Why Our Crispy, Golden Samosa Is Banned In This Country?

Samosa adds life to Indian street food. It goes brilliantly with a cup of chai, red and green chutney, and even chole. It’s so good that people bond over this golden, crusty puff with delicious fillings blended in aromatic spices.

But, what if we tell you that your favorite snack, samosa, is banned in a country. That’s right! Can you believe it!  Samosa is banned in Somalia. Heartbreaking. Isn’t it? We mean they are missing out on a gem of a snack. 

According to many sources, the reason behind banning samosa is that the Al-Shabaab group in Somalia found samosa to be too western for their place. This group was of the opinion that the triangular shape of samosa resembles that of the Christain holy trinity. The shape of the samosa which is appealing for all of us sadly didn’t go well with the Al-Shabaab group. This ban means the people in Somalia can now not cook or eat samosa by any means.

What do you think about banning samosa in Somalia? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.

And if you are now craving samosa, don’t worry as we have got your back. Here’s a samosa recipe just for you.

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Saumya Srivastava

Saumya Srivastava is a passionate reader who likes writing poetry. She is an avid foodie who keeps exploring new types of cuisine. Besides, she also has a strong love for literature.