Folding Tip: How to Fold a Round Brick Sheet into a Triangular Samosa
🥟 Illustration 1: Round Brick Sheet Cut in Half
- Brick sheet: thin, flexible, round in shape, laid flat.
- Cut the sheet into two equal halves.
- Take one half and fold it in two.
🍥 Illustration 2: Adding the Filling at the Edge
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At the end of the strip, on the right or left side depending on hand orientation, the operator places a spoonful of filling:
- Savory or sweet filling: (depending on the recipe: for example, spiced vegetables, tuna/cheese, or apple/cinnamon).
- The filling is compact to prevent it from escaping during folding.
📐 Illustration 3: First Triangle Fold
- The operator folds the lower corner of the strip diagonally over the filling, forming a first isosceles triangle.
- This triangle encloses the filling and marks the beginning of the repetitive geometric pattern.
- The triangular shape of the future samosa begins to appear.
🔁 Illustration 4: Triangular Folding Along the Length
- The operator continues folding the strip over itself, following the triangular shape:
- Each fold moves up the strip like an accordion of triangles.
- The fold is neat and precise, with edges well aligned to prevent the filling from leaking.
- With each fold, the triangle becomes denser and thicker.
✅ Illustration 5: Finished Samosa
- At the end of the strip, the operator tucks the last small flap into one of the layers or seals it with a bit of flour and water.
- The triangle is well-formed, flat, and even.