What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deep-fried turnover, prophet tucking into it? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Deep-fried turnover". The wordplay uses charade, container. AMOS (synonym of "prophet") + SA (synonym of "it?") [container: "tucking"]; definition: "Deep-fried turnover," The answer is SAMOSA.

Deep-fried turnover, prophet tucking into it? (6)

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