Reshaping the Future of India’s Iconic Street Food
Punjabi Samosas are traditionally made by hand, a method that delivers authentic texture and shape—but one that’s hard to replicate at scale. The challenge has long been the stuffing: a delicate process that machines typically struggle to automate, until now.
ANKO Food Machine has proudly announced the launch of the PS-900, the world’s first automated solution for forming authentic Punjabi Samosas, designed to bridge the gap between handcrafted taste and scalable efficiency.
ANKO’s General Manager, Richard Ouyang said, “Now that it’s ready, we’re proud to say this machine writes a new chapter in food automation.”
From November 2023 to October 2024, the world exported 5,503 shipments of Punjabi Samosas, reflecting a 9% growth compared to the previous year, according to Volza’s Global Export data. While samosas are a staple in India, they’ve gained major traction in markets like the UK, Canada, UAE, Australia, and the US.
As of May 2025, India’s population is estimated at approximately 1.46 billion making it the most populous country globally, surpassing China. In India alone, approximately 60 million samosas are consumed daily. India has the world’s largest diaspora, with 35.4 million people living abroad—mainly in the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Malaysia, and the UK. This global Indian community has a strong consumption power for Indian-origin food products like samosas.
ANKO’s Punjabi Samosa Forming Machine offers manufacturers a way to meet rising demand without scaling up headcount or compromising on quality.
The semi-automated system can produce up to 900 samosas per hour with just 2 operators required at the forming stage. Designed for efficiency and hygiene, it features FDA-compliant contact surfaces and an easy-to-clean structure. This streamlined workflow allows small to mid-sized businesses to scale up gradually without the need for large team expansions.
ANKO is Taiwan’s longest-established food solution provider, and it has sold its food production solutions to 114 countries. It offers integrated food production lines for factories and central kitchens, ensuring seamless automation from ingredient preparation to packing.
