Samosa is a type of fried or baked pastry that originated in Persia around the 10th century; the name derived from the Persian word “sanbosag” which has the literal meaning of “triangular pastry”. The original recipes included mutton and nuts in the filling, however, after this delicious snack was introduced to the Indian Subcontinent many new ingredients and spices were used. In more recent times, many vegetarian and vegan varieties were invented, and it was later crowned as the “King of Snacks in Delhi”. Today, samosas can be purchased as a quick snack on the go or be served as an appetizer at gatherings as well as upscale dinner parties. According to the largest delivery service in India Swiggy, samosas accounted for around 5 million orders in 2021, making it 6 times more popular than chicken wings. (Resource from：Argus)

Aloo samosa is stuffed with spiced potato filling, and it is one of the most popular flavors; yet in the Bengal regions in India, local people often use cauliflower as a typical filling. In other regions people use paneer, a type of Indian cheese curd in the recipes, and there is also the Keema Samosa made for meat-lovers. More modern and innovative varieties include jam, chocolate, or dried fruit-fillings for sweet samosas. Surprisingly, noodles and pastas have also been introduced as flavorful stuffing and recently, there is an increased demand for vegetarian, vegan, baked, and organic samosas catering to people desiring healthier alternatives.

While samosa are considered to be a national staple and snack in India, they are still widely consumed in the Middle East where the food originated. Further, samosa have also seen increased popularity in England, Australia, New Zealand, East Africa, North Africa, and many regions in Southeast Asia. Recently, samosa have also became more common in the US and Canada; so much so that the 5th of September was declared the “International Samosa Day”. It is when many creative samosa festivals and samosa themed culinary events held to promote the history, cultural heritage, and diverse recipes of this delicious food.

(Simply by changing the forming mold to produce classic triangle, semi-circle, or patterned Samosa. ANKO is also open to customization to design your unique forming mold set.＞Learn More)

Samosas used to be a popular street food, however, with increasing food safety and health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, many food companies have begun to produce samosa with certified hygienic equipment utilizing transparent food process procedures. Take the Bangalore brand “Samosa Party” for example has transitioned from traditional style eateries into Western fast-food style chain restaurants. The company insists on manufacturing great tasting products using modern packaging, clear labeling, social media marketing, and online delivery services. Samosa Party’s sales has increased from 1500 pieces per day in 2018 to over 10,000 pieces per day in 2021. They have been receiving around 50,000 orders a month and around 80 percent of their sales are from return customers.

According a Forbesindia report, approximately 60 million pieces of samosa have been sold every day and this market is estimated to reach up to 750 million US Dollars in revenue annually by the year 2025. In addition to this incredible growth, frozen samosa products are affordable, and have stable shelf life in the freezer. They are easy to prepare at home which is why many Gen Z and young people living in metropolitan areas have become loyal customers. The frozen samosa market is estimated generate up to approximately 3 billion US Dollars with an 18% compound growth by 2025. The key to great tasting frozen samosa is in the recipes. The right formula will ensure the samosas are crispy on the outside with delicious, soft and flavorful fillings on the inside after reheating.

ANKO’s Samosa Machine incorporates our HLT-700 series Multipurpose Filling and Forming Machine and the SRPF semi-automatic Samosa Production Line. Our experienced engineers and technicians are there to help you with the production process, ensuring that you will produce the best samosa products.