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Published : Jan 22, 2021, 10:56 PM IST

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Himachal's Paonta Sahib serves 22 types of samosas

Himachal Pradesh's Paonta Sahib offers 22 types of mouth-watering samosas which a food lover must definitely try. The samosas of famous Pahwa Sweet Shop are also famous in the neighbouring states.

Himachal's Paonta Sahib serves 22 types of samosas
Himachal's Paonta Sahib serves 22 types of samosas

Paonta Sahib: Himachal Pradesh is not only known for its rich and culture but also for its delicacies. Be it Madra of Chamba or Sepu Badi of Mandi or Siddu of Shimla, everyone is crazy about them. Himachal is no less than a paradise for food lovers and it has one of the best culinary scenes in the country.

However, if you are new in the city and want to try some mouth-watering snacks, there is a restaurant that is creating buzz on the social media which will you should look forward to try.

Paonta Sahib town of Sirmaur district serves 22 types of samosas which hold special significance not only in Himachal but also in other neighbouring states as well.

Samosas made here are the speciality of Pahwa Sweet Shop. The samosas made in this shop are so famous that they are supplied in the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand. Even people from abroad reach here to taste these samosas.

Samosas found in Pahwa Sweet Shop range from Rs 10 to Rs 70. The different samosas include Potato Samosa Rs 10, Paneer Samosa 20 Rupees, Pizza Samosa 30, Pasta Samosa 30, Noodles Samosa 20, Cheese Noodles Samosa 30, Manchurian Samosa 25, Chocolate Fruit Nut Samosa 40, Rabri Samosa 30, Mango Samosa 40. Strawberry Samosa 40, Chinese Samosa 20, Pea Mushroom Samosa 30, Pea Paneer Samosa 30, Pea Jimikand Samosa 25, Dry Fruit Samosa 70, Macroni Samosa 25, Maggi Samosa 25, Cheese Paneer Samosa 40, Chili Cheese Samosa 30, Cauldron Paneer Samosa 30 , Milk Pudding Samosa 35.

Huge demand in other states

Rakesh, a resident from Uttarakhand, said that he has arrived here to buy samosas. He said that many types of samosas are available here and their demand is not only in Paonta but in the entire state.

Samosas are bought here for the wedding ceremony

Ramesh Chauhan, who arrived from Shillai, told that there is a small function at his house and he has come here to book special samosas. He said that he has seen shops in many states so far, but has not seen such a variety of samosa shops.

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At the same time, Rajesh Kumar, an artisan working in the shop for 20 years, told that most samosas are made there. He said that he makes many types of samosas. In Chinese samosas, the Chaumin is roasted and packed in the samosas. Apart from this, cheese and mushrooms are mixed in Mushroom Paneer Samosa and then Samosa is made.

Hundreds of people buy samosas every day

Artisan Bhim Singh of Rajasthan told that he is a resident of Agra. Samosas have been made in this shop for the last 20 years. He said that 22 types of samosas have been made here so far and we are going to make more varieties in the future. Fresh samosas are given to people here and hundreds of people take samosas from here.

Aims to make 50 types of samosas

The shop owners, who have been running the sweet shop for 45 years, plan to make 50 different types of samosas and that is their target. They are focussed on making ice cream samosa and it is expected to be delivered by this summer to the customers.

More than 500 people reach here every day

Such samosas are made only in the state. The owner of Pahwa Sweet Shop told that he started work in fewer resources and today he has achieved success. He also said that nowhere in the state such tasty samosas are available. People from far and wide come here to taste these samosas.

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