By Jasreet Kaur06, Sep 2024 08:00 AMjagranjosh.com
Do You Know?
A samosa is a widely loved, crispy snack filled with spiced ingredients like potatoes or meat. Do you know the English name for samosa? Tap to read more about samosa.
Samosa’s Origins
Originally called 'sambusak' in Persian, the samosa is a deep-fried pastry filled with spicy ingredients, now popular worldwide.
triangular pastry
In English, the samosa is often referred to simply as a ' triangular pastry,' but this doesn't capture its unique cultural significance and spiced filling.
Fried Triangle
Commonly described as a 'fried triangular snack,' samosas have a distinct triangular shape that distinguishes them from other pastries.
Stuffed Pastry
'Stuffed pastry' is another common English term used to describe a samosa, highlighting its filling of spiced vegetables or meat.
spiced Potato Turnover
When filled with potatoes, samosas are sometimes referred to as 'spiced potato turnovers,' though the term is not commonly used.
Fried Dumpling
Another broad English translation could be a 'fried dumpling,' though this term is less specific to the triangular, crispy form of a samosa.
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