PRAYAGRAJ, April 29 -- You don't find the samosa in Sangam City-its irresistible aroma finds you. That unmistakable scent of spice and hot desi ghee hits your nostrils long before you reach the storefront. From the 136-year-old legacy of Hari Ram and Sons in Loknath to the bustling counters of Hira Halwai in Civil Lines and Green Sweet House in Baihrana, the scene is a timeless ritual. Samosas, crisp and golden, sizzle in giant kadhais as customers queue up for a taste of the city's enduring culinary identity. Watch the halwai work with practiced precision: folding dough, filling it with spiced potatoes or a signature masala mix, and transforming it into a perfect, deep-fried triangle.

For regulars like trader Sanjay Singh, 56, who has b...