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Patna's ₹5 Mini Samosa: Three Generations Keep Childhood Taste Alive with Curd Chutney
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News18•27-09-2026, 22:13
Patna's ₹5 Mini Samosa: Three Generations Keep Childhood Taste Alive with Curd Chutney
- •In Patna, a ₹5 mini samosa with curd chutney has preserved childhood memories and taste for three generations.
- •Rajesh Kumar's family continues this tradition, with his grandfather, father, and now he himself running the business.
- •Initially sold for 10 paise, the samosa now costs ₹5 per piece, maintaining its unique small size.
- •The family prepares the samosa spices by hand, using green chilies and asafoetida, without external labor.
- •Popular near schools like St. Joseph's Convent, this mini samosa has been enjoyed by many, including Lalu Yadav's daughters.
Key Questions Answered
At Rajesh Kumar's shop in Patna, a mini samosa currently costs 5 rupees per piece. However, it was not always this price, having previously sold for 10 paise and 20 paise when the business first started.
The mini samosa business in Patna is currently run by its third generation. It was originally started by Rajesh Kumar's grandfather, passed down to his father, and is now operated by Rajesh along with the help of his own sons and mother.
Rajesh ji's famous mini samosa shop is located in the lane right in front of pillar number 11 on Ashok Rajpath in Patna, operating near St. Joseph's Convent School.
