Samosas

Artichoke47 · 11-06-2004, 07:43 PM

Do you pick them up or use a fork and knife? Just curious. Picking them up seems better, but they just got out of the oven!

dropscone · 11-06-2004, 07:48 PM

Pick up with hands. Definitely. Swap them from hand to hand and take tiny bites if they are on the hot side

Artichoke47 · 11-06-2004, 07:48 PM

Hehe! Sounds good.

zatoichi · 11-06-2004, 07:55 PM

what are samosas?

Emiloid · 11-06-2004, 08:04 PM

I voted "other" because I eat samosas with my mouth, just like all other foods.

Oh, OK... I do whatever seems most efficient and/or polite at the time.

zatoichi, samosas are deep-fried dough pockets filled with yummy things like curried potatoes, peas, and carrots. You eat them with yummy sauces or just as they are. It's Indian food at its best! Here's a picture:

Artichoke47 · 11-06-2004, 08:09 PM

Those look good. Mine were baked and had potatoes, peas, banana pepper, onions, and some spices!

Stitches · 11-07-2004, 01:09 AM

Mmmm...samosas...I was introduced to them by my best bud, who lived in a Krishna temple for a few years and cooks good Indian food...dagnabbit, now I want to call her and beg for the recipe! I say fork and knife, but I'm such a prissy princess that I even eat my veggie burgers that way most of the time.

attackferret · 11-07-2004, 01:35 AM

when i've made samosas in the past, I've used chinese spring roll wrappers. Just dab some water on the edges and wrap!

It is my conviction that samosas must be eaten with your hands. The first time I had indian food was over at an indian friend's house, and i was so excited that they didn't even put silverware down at the dinner table that i called my mom after dinner and let her know i'd just eaten rice and liquidy main courses.. with my hands! I've since realized that indian food is phenomenal even with silverware.

p.s. I've never seen tofu in an indian dish either

pinkpunch · 11-07-2004, 02:15 AM

Fork and knife. I haven't made any in ages though and the ones at the supermarket are really big ones that you just eat one of rather that several small ones.

dropscone · 11-07-2004, 02:34 AM

I third Dandy and AttackFerret - never seen tofu in an indian dish to my knowledge - Zatoichi: you're not just assuming something white and cubelike is tofu are you? cos it could be paneer if you haven't explicitly asked

kirk · 02-23-2005, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropscone

I third Dandy and AttackFerret - never seen tofu in an indian dish to my knowledge - Zatoichi: you're not just assuming something white and cubelike is tofu are you? cos it could be paneer if you haven't explicitly asked

I've had tofu samosas. Not as good as the regular thing, IMO

I've also been to indian restaurants where they will substitute tofu for paneer to make certain dishes vegan.

FalafelsRule · 11-07-2004, 07:37 AM

I've only had those twice (of the chick pea, green pea, potato, and curry variety). When I did, I picked them up with my hands.

Tracy G · 11-07-2004, 01:55 PM

I use my hands.

Halfelf · 02-18-2005, 05:42 PM

I voted other. Because... I don't eat them. yUCK

garn · 02-26-2005, 12:17 AM

I often open them with a fork or knife first just because i want to confirm what's inside (If I made them myself I wouldn't be concerned). But after that, they become a finger food

I think I'll need to get some Samosas soon.

View Poll Results: How do you eat your samosas?
Fork and knife	10	13.70%
Picking up	40	54.79%
Depends on where I am	18	24.66%
Other	5	6.85%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-2004, 07:43 PM	#1
Artichoke47 Reprazents Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,385	Samosas Do you pick them up or use a fork and knife? Just curious. Picking them up seems better, but they just got out of the oven!

11-06-2004, 07:48 PM	#2
dropscone It's too early in the morning! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom Posts: 1,731	Pick up with hands. Definitely. Swap them from hand to hand and take tiny bites if they are on the hot side __________________ "If heaven doesn't exist what will we have missed this life is the best we've ever had" Tonight We Fly - The Divine Comedy

11-06-2004, 07:55 PM	#4
zatoichi Reprazents Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,713	what are samosas? __________________ embrace signatures

11-06-2004, 08:04 PM	#5
Emiloid fluffball Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 6,078	I voted "other" because I eat samosas with my mouth, just like all other foods. Oh, OK... I do whatever seems most efficient and/or polite at the time. zatoichi, samosas are deep-fried dough pockets filled with yummy things like curried potatoes, peas, and carrots. You eat them with yummy sauces or just as they are. It's Indian food at its best! Here's a picture: Attached Images

11-06-2004, 08:09 PM	#6
Artichoke47 Reprazents Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,385	Those look good. Mine were baked and had potatoes, peas, banana pepper, onions, and some spices!

11-07-2004, 01:09 AM	#7
Stitches Pin Cushion Queen Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 509	Mmmm...samosas...I was introduced to them by my best bud, who lived in a Krishna temple for a few years and cooks good Indian food...dagnabbit, now I want to call her and beg for the recipe! I say fork and knife, but I'm such a prissy princess that I even eat my veggie burgers that way most of the time. __________________ "Being a bad girl isn't about breaking the law. It's about breaking the rules - and respecting yourself in the morning." - Cameron Tuttle

11-07-2004, 01:35 AM	#8
attackferret whee! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 1,611	when i've made samosas in the past, I've used chinese spring roll wrappers. Just dab some water on the edges and wrap! It is my conviction that samosas must be eaten with your hands. The first time I had indian food was over at an indian friend's house, and i was so excited that they didn't even put silverware down at the dinner table that i called my mom after dinner and let her know i'd just eaten rice and liquidy main courses.. with my hands! I've since realized that indian food is phenomenal even with silverware. p.s. I've never seen tofu in an indian dish either

11-07-2004, 02:15 AM	#9
pinkpunch Seedling Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 38	Fork and knife. I haven't made any in ages though and the ones at the supermarket are really big ones that you just eat one of rather that several small ones.

11-07-2004, 02:34 AM	#10
dropscone It's too early in the morning! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom Posts: 1,731	I third Dandy and AttackFerret - never seen tofu in an indian dish to my knowledge - Zatoichi: you're not just assuming something white and cubelike is tofu are you? cos it could be paneer if you haven't explicitly asked __________________ "If heaven doesn't exist what will we have missed this life is the best we've ever had" Tonight We Fly - The Divine Comedy

11-07-2004, 07:37 AM	#12
FalafelsRule Reprazents Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,142	I've only had those twice (of the chick pea, green pea, potato, and curry variety). When I did, I picked them up with my hands.

11-07-2004, 01:55 PM	#13
Tracy G Bundled Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,176	I use my hands.

02-18-2005, 05:42 PM	#14
Halfelf puff Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 201	I voted other. Because... I don't eat them. yUCK

02-26-2005, 12:17 AM	#15
garn r00ted Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago and Detroit Posts: 92	I often open them with a fork or knife first just because i want to confirm what's inside (If I made them myself I wouldn't be concerned). But after that, they become a finger food I think I'll need to get some Samosas soon.

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