Samosa
Deep-fried pastry triangles with a wheat flour shell, filled with spiced potatoes and peas (vegetarian) or minced meat.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wheat flour pastry shell (Gluten)
- potatoes
- peas
- cumin
- coriander
- green chili
- oil for frying
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- wheat flour shell
- oil may be shared with non-vegetarian items
- chaat masala dipping chutney may contain asafoetida (wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKTraditional samosas do not contain dairy.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionThe pastry shell is made from wheat flour.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffSome samosa fillings or chutneys contain peanuts.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not standard in samosas.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in vegetable samosas.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in traditional samosas.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in vegetable samosas.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional samosas.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame seeds are sometimes on the shell.
Vegetarian
Likely OKVegetable samosas are vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Traditional samosas do not contain dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | The pastry shell is made from wheat flour. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Some samosa fillings or chutneys contain peanuts. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not standard in samosas. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in vegetable samosas. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in traditional samosas. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in vegetable samosas. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in traditional samosas. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame seeds are sometimes on the shell. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Vegetable samosas are vegetarian. |
Key risk: Samosa shells are wheat-based. The standard dipping tamarind and green chutney may contain asafoetida with wheat. The fried oil may be shared with non-vegetarian items.
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