Samosa with Kadhi & Chutney

समोसा एवं मसालेदार कढ़ी

Crisp pastry triangles with a spiced potato-and-pea filling. In Gorakhpur and much of Purvanchal, samosas are often served with a bowl of hot, tangy kadhi for dipping, alongside the usual chutneys — a combination that surprises visitors from other regions.

Main ingredients

• Refined flour pastry
• Potato
• Green peas
• Spices
• Kadhi (for dipping)

How it's served

Served hot, in Gorakhpur often with a bowl of tangy kadhi for dipping, plus chutneys

Where to find it

Station Road, Medical College Road, and every neighbourhood tea junction

Best time: Morning breakfast or 4 PM tea time