Among the many things that add to the joy of Eid is food. Thanks to new food start-ups this year, there is a variety of ‘fusion food’ deals to try out.
One of them is Awesamosas, which offers sweet and savoury samosas in several exciting flavours, taking Pakistan’s favourite snack to a whole new level.
“Our favourite thing about Awesamosas is putting smiles on people’s faces when they eat our samosas,” revealed Daniyal Noorani and Seemi Sani, founders of the start-up. “Especially when a person is skeptical about the samosas and then becomes a fan... that is the most fulfilling thing.”
The samosas are available in savoury and sweet flavours. The savoury treats include the smoky ‘Dam Ka Qeema’ (ground beef and onions), the scrumptious ‘Pizza’ and the cheesy ‘Caramelised Onion’. While the sweet options feature the classic ‘Apple Pie’, the delightful ‘Reese’s’ (chocolate peanut butter) and the rich, smooth ‘Chocolate S’more’, a mouth-watering mix of marshmallows and chocolate.
The best part is that the flavours are not limited, but new ideas are regularly introduced as part of their menu. For example, during Ramazan, Awesamosas sold ‘Hyderabadi Aloo’ filled samosas and are soon expected to introduce ‘Manchurian’, ‘Banana Chocolate Chip’ and ‘Butter Chicken’ flavours. Additionally, to complement the 'awesome' samosas, they will be offering tea and ice cream at their new outlet.
For Eid, Awesamosas were offering three dozen frozen samosas for only Rs2,000, a deal which the customers could book over the phone or by simply visiting their store in Cavalry Area. According to Seemi, the response was overwhelming.
“The Eid deal was great! A bunch of people stocked up for the occasion,” she said.
Another popular item, naan is no longer just a flatbread. Today, eateries such as Maro Tandoors have developed flavored naans, which are available in both savoury and sweet flavours. These naans may not exactly complement your standard gravies and curries, but on their own, they are a hearty snack any time of the day.