4 Levels of Samosas: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Emily, home cook Rinku, and professional chef Dalia David - to make us their best samosa recipe. Once each level of chef had presented and tasted their creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way. Which samosa are you reaching for between sips of mango lassi?

Director: Debra Remstein
Director of Photography: Jeremy Harris
Editors: Manolo Moreno
Talent -
Level 1- Emily Duncan
Level 2- Rinku Bhattacharya
Level 3 - Chef Dalia David

Food Scientist: Rosemary Trout
Producer:Tyre Nobles
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Associate Culinary Producer - Katrina Zito
Culinary Assistant - Stevie Stewart
Director of Talent: Cynthia Simpson
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Associate Producer: Sam Ghee
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Cam Operator: Lucas Young
Audio: Austin Rumsey
Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: JC Scruggs
Video Copy ad Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao



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[itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe]

let's get real. Emily is no longer a level 1 chef-- making her own chutney... blooming spices and knowing why you do that, she's progressed. I look forward to seeing her appear on a future episode as a level 2 chef!

[Noble-]

The level 2 chefs are my personal favorites, they always bring a mix of excitement and joy and they just make you feel loved

[kimnamjoon]

Emily is a level 2 chef who just doesnt want to work too hard which is a mood

[TrinaMoitra]

The way Rinku looked at the camera when she said “Yeah these are my daughter’s favorite….” … she literally warned the Level 3 chef not to whine about the dang cauliflowers. 😃😃😃

[shomelidey]

Honestly cauliflower in samosa is very much authentic Bengali take on samosa. They used to be really popular in metro cities before more just potato filling became more popular due to Northern state immigration taste. You can still find them in mainline towns and villages . Cauliflower, peas and fried peanuts in the filling is beyond delicious.

[haileydawn]

Emily is a representative of every one of us. You know you could do it, but sometimes you don’t want to 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Drsahiba]

As an Indian I was way to scared to click this time. Finally epicurious understands we need indian pro chef for indian food.

[victoriawalker]

I think what epicurious should start doing is have all the chefs try each other's!

[Haltdegrijzejager]

Sometimes Emily is a level 1 chef, sometimes she's a home cook. WHAT IS SHE?! The people need to know!

[evandixon]

Loving the vocal support from every chef for each others recipes! Genuine and wholesome, such wonderful energy coming from this video!

[YoonriFluffy]

Rinku is the auntie you'll be happy cooking with, but would not mess with how she does things. Just don't. Do what she says. 😂

[gib]

I’m already addicted to this series, but wow! All three chefs made me feel like I could make my own samosas. And this trio were so charming and fabulous! Level 2 and 3 were new to me and loved them all. I especially appreciated the commenting on each other’s ingredients because when I watch I wonder about choices and hearing their responses was fantastic.

[PokhrajRoy.]

Rinku is a Queen! She’s absolutely fabulous 👏🏽

[MrudushaJ]

1. Emily for the classic Samosas with the classic potato filling. 💯
2. Rinku aunty for our authentic spices and just being rinku aunty 💯
3. Pro chef for all the three top notch chutneys especially the tamarind chutney and the presentation 💯

All three of them slayed in their own way making SAMOSA the winner. 😌❤

[Flk]

Emily is going from putting ketchup on everything to making her own daggum chutney.

Level her up!

[ianrhile]

The coordinated “mmm” when they took a bite was awesome

[thebish]

Indian here— I love Dalia!! Bring her back!! Also, Emily said “bloom” her spices. Y’all, she’s no longer lv1. I was really impressed with her.

[impreza]

level 3: they didn’t have air fryers 1000 years ago. also level 3: i’m going to use this food processor right now

[jxnxsdfg]

Pro using Fleur de sel for everything: "I love the crunch"

*Proceeds to blend it into a smooth sauce

[mariacamilavega]

Emily has come a long way, from burning a hamburger to blooming spices.
We are all so proud of you Emily