Low Fat Aloo Samosa

Satisfy your samosa cravings guilt-free with these delightful Low Fat Aloo Samosas! This healthier twist on the classic Indian snack swaps deep-frying for baking, resulting in golden-brown, crispy pastries that are light yet flavorful. Made with whole wheat flour dough infused with carom seeds for an extra burst of aroma, these samosas are filled with a spiced potato and pea mixture seasoned to perfection with cumin, garam masala, and a hint of amchur for tanginess. Perfect for a tea-time treat or a party appetizer, these baked samosas are an easy-to-make, low-calorie option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Serve them warm with your favorite chutneys for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing snack!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 200 grams whole wheat flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 100 milliliters water
• 3 medium potatoes
• 100 grams peas
• 1 medium green chili
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0 as needed low-fat cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Start by boiling the potatoes until they are fork-tender. Allow them to cool, then peel and roughly mash. Set aside.

Step 2

To prepare the dough, mix whole wheat flour, salt, and carom seeds in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of canola oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the flour mixture and knead to form a smooth and firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Heat the remaining tablespoon of canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

Step 5

Add finely chopped green chili and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Add peas, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and mashed potatoes to the pan. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add amchur, fresh coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Stir well and remove the mixture from heat. Allow it to cool.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 9

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a 6-inch diameter circle.

Step 10

Cut each circle in half to form two semicircles. With each semicircle, form a cone shape by bringing the cut edges together and sealing them with a little water.

Step 11

Fill the cone with 1-1.5 tablespoons of the potato filling, then seal the open edge by pinching and pleating the top.

Step 12

Place the samosas on the baking tray and lightly spray them with low-fat cooking spray.

Step 13

Bake the samosas for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through until they are golden brown and crisp.

Step 14

Serve the baked aloo samosas warm with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1090.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1741.8

Total Fat 48.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1271.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252.7mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 4521.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 65.2%