Samosagate: Pakistanis vehemently defend their favourite snack

Pakistanis have vehemently reacted to a viral video which claims that their favourite desi snack, the humble samosa is, in fact, a very unhealthy thing to eat.

Dr Muhammad Affan Qaiser has made a video about the negative side effects of the fried potato delight. Terming the samosa an “atom bomb of 400 calories”, he said that the average caloric ratio of samosas is between 250-400. He also emphasised the fact that samosas are fried in poor quality oil. “Dada ne tail dala hota hai aur pota us mei se samosa nikaal reha hota hai. (That grandson of the man who poured that oil is still frying in it).”

The doctor also took exception to the fact that despite how unhealthy the samosa is, it is available in all high-end restaurants and universities.

After the video went viral, Pakistani samosa lovers didn’t hesitate to express their love for samosas. Here is a look at some of the tweets:

Such disrespect! Have to protest on behalf of samosas, which have brought joy in the lives of millions for decades. https://t.co/WyjQDGkLEo

— awais (@AwaisSumraPak) December 3, 2022

If you’re ever in Pakistan, this is EXACTLY the samosa you want to have. That crispy crust is worth starting world wars for! https://t.co/5ASKvBxNTB

— Shahab (@HashUrTag) December 2, 2022

I'll eat samosa because we are going to die anyway 😤🤧. https://t.co/0BLIgYwmzG

— Maaz Khan (@Maazkhanlodhi) December 2, 2022

Oh come on I would never trade carrots for a delicious samosa. https://t.co/TqL3z5uAvH

— Adil Ashary (@adilashary) December 3, 2022

Thanks for this reminder, gonna eat 'em rn. https://t.co/eNeQrjlHMp

— 웃 (@iHamzaNaym) December 2, 2022