Samosa

I grew up eating Samosa and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the deeply layered was right, whole spices was handled the way it should be. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, and climate. Growing up it was always …

You can taste history in Samosa if you know what to look for. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in Ayurvedic tradition. The deeply layered character reflects those layers — fenugreek leaves doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition. The a dhaba roadside restaura…

I've now had Samosa prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises tamarind in the way Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, and climate. The tangy and vibrant character is more pronounced and direct. The modern interpr…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Samosa. I ordered it with lassi and the rich and complex elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. fenugreek leaves in particular became more prominent in a good way. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in A…

I made Samosa for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The warmly spiced and aromatic profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced whole spices used that way before. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavo…