But this Dutch couple came away from the fair Rs 10,000 ($200) lighter.
Not because they purchased a pair of fine bulls. Or a lovely camel. But on a plate of four Samosas!
A wily Sonepur samosawallah conned them into paying that whopping amount for a plate of these savouries, saying that they were stuffed with herbs that had aphrodisiac properties. It was only intervention by a policeman, later, that got them their money back.
How much have you ever paid for a Samosa? And where did you have the best Samosas? Any tips?
What ingredient do you like best in your Samosas -- peas, mutton, peanuts, cheese?
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