Are Samosas Unhealthy?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/asia/india-samosas-unhealthy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eE8.NvVw.DG2HJMCWSnGs&smid=url-share

Indians eat an array of street food, but the king — and one of India’s most famous culinary exports — is the samosa. This deep-fried, plump, potato-filled snack is usually served with tangy and sweet condiments and can cost as little as 15 cents.

When a government advisory recently put the samosa on a list of things that should be eaten in moderation, social media erupted with memes, and the Indian media treated the list as an attack.

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