India. Uttar Pradesh state. Allahabad. A shop selling food in the street is cooking samosas in boiling oil for deep frying. A samosa is a fried pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground lamb, ground beef or ground chicken. The size, shape and consistency may vary, but typically, they are distinctly triangular. They are a popular appetizer or snack in South Asia. Uttar Pradesh (abbreviated U.P.) is a state located in northern India. 27.02.13 © 2013 Didier Ruef??