A samosa is a fried savoury pastry popular in many regions across the world, which originated in India and the Middle East. It typically includes spiced potatoes, peas, onions, meat and/or fish, and may be served wtih chutney or other sauces. It may be triangular, conic, or even half-moon in shape. Inevitably, sweet versions of samosas are also made.
The pastry may be found under a number of similar names, depending on the local language and customs. These include:
- samosa
- samoosa
- samuza
- sambusa
- sambuuse
- samboosa
- sambusac
- sambusak
- sambousek
- samoussa
- shingra
- shingara
- singada
- chamuças