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Is There A Right Way To Eat Samosa? Etiquette Coach’s Fork-Knife VS By Hand, Here’s What’s Culturally Acceptable

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For most of us, eating a samosa is all about dipping the fried goodness in the right chutneys! Now, a viral video featuring an etiquette coach showing how to eat a samosa with a fork and knife has divided the internet. The clip has sparked a conversation about cultural etiquette, food traditions, and whether certain dishes are best enjoyed in the classic, hands-on way.

Etiquettes Or Over-The-Top Cutlery Drama?

In the video, you can see the etiquette coach demonstrating how to eat a samosa with a fork and knife. Standing by a table, he shows how one should place the knife and fork to cut the samosa into smaller bites. He even shows how to eat sambar in a refined way.
In a country that loves its street food too much, the video has sparked a debate. Many netizens are wondering why we have to adopt ‘British table etiquette’ to eat food to be called civil, and why we simply cannot eat it the way it is supposed to be eaten. This made us wonder, how exactly are you supposed to eat a samosa, especially given its rich history and long-standing cultural roots?

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What’s The Right Way To Eat A Samosa?

Samosa, with various filling options, is very popular in South Asian and West Asian countries. The dish, however, originated in the 10th century in the Middle East region, and was called ‘Sambosa’. Indian texts find their first mention of samosa in the scholar Amir Khusro’s work, who worked with the Delhi Sultanate. Even the Mughal kitchen finds mentions of samosas.

Now, keeping this rich history of the dish in mind and also taking into consideration the cutlery that wasn’t common in the regions where it originated, it can be estimated that people have always enjoyed eating samosa by hand. Back then, it was a portable, hand-held snack, perfect for long journeys. Even today, most people consider it a finger food that doesn’t require any cutlery.

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Honestly, we believe you should eat your food the way you enjoy it — there’s no single “right” way to do it!

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Tashika Tyagi: Good coffee, charming cafes, indulgent desserts, and Indian street food - these are just a few things Tashika can never say 'no' to! When she’s not scouting out new spots to explore or eat at, you'll likely find her experimenting with Instagram recipes in the kitchen or binge-watching a K-drama.