Low Fat Aloo Samosa
Craving the irresistible crunch of samosas without the guilt? This Low Fat Aloo Samosa recipe delivers all the flavor and comfort you love in a healthier, oven-baked version. Made with whole wheat flour and filled with a spiced potato and pea mixture bursting with aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, and amchur (dry mango powder), these samosas offer a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory. Instead of deep-frying, they’re lightly sprayed with low-fat cooking spray and baked to golden perfection, cutting down on excess oil without compromising on crispiness. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even a light meal, these wholesome samosas pair beautifully with your favorite chutneys. Plus, with simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, you can indulge guilt-free in just over an hour!
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Recipe Information
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
- as needed low-fat cooking spray
Instructions
Start by boiling the potatoes until they are fork-tender. Allow them to cool, then peel and roughly mash. Set aside.
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.
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.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add finely chopped green chili and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add peas, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and mashed potatoes to the pan. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
Add amchur, fresh coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Stir well and remove the mixture from heat. Allow it to cool.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a 6-inch diameter circle.
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.
Fill the cone with 1-1.5 tablespoons of the potato filling, then seal the open edge by pinching and pleating the top.
Place the samosas on the baking tray and lightly spray them with low-fat cooking spray.
Bake the samosas for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through until they are golden brown and crisp.
Serve the baked aloo samosas warm with your favorite chutney or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.3 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.6 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 4521 mg | 96% | |
*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.
