Healthy Samosas | Guilt-Free Recipes for Your Favorite Snack

Who doesn’t love the spicy and crispy taste of a samosa?

Whether it’s a festive snack or a tea-time treat, samosas have a special place in the hearts of food lovers all around the world. The triangular shape, spiced potato stuffing, and deep-fried to golden perfection, makes them a favorite street food. But, let’s face the sad reality- their traditional deep-fried nature makes them unhealthy treats.

The good news is you can still enjoy your favorite snack without compromising your health.

Yes, you have heard right!

By joining samosa cooking classes and learning the healthy ways to change the methods and ingredients, you can enjoy the luxurious taste of a samosa. Let’s explore the healthy and simple samosa recipes that are easy to make at home:

Healthy Samosa Recipe 1 Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• A pinch of salt
• Water(as required)

 For the filling:

• 2 medium-sized boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1/4 cup boiled peas
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 finely chopped green chili
• 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Mix whole wheat flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Addolive oil and mix into the flour until it becomes
• Slowly add warm water to make smooth and firm  Cover it and let it be for 20 minutes.
• Pourolive oil in a pan and heat  Once oil is heated, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
• Add grated ginger and green chili and sauté for a few seconds.
• Nowadd in turmeric powder, boiled potatoes, and  Mash the mixture slightly.
• Addsalt, amchur (dry mango powder) and garam  Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Make small portions of dough and make thin and oval rolls using a rolling pin.
• Cut the oval in half to make two semi-circles.
• Makea cone from each semi-circle, fill it with the potato mixture and seal the edges by gently pressing with fingers or fork.
• Preheatyour air-fryer to 180°C (350°F), put the samosas in and grease them using a brush and air-fry for 15–18 minutes. Make sure to flip in the middle for best results.
• If you are using Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C and air-fry for 20–25 minutes.
• Oncedone, serve hot with sauce or your favorite

Healthy Samosa Recipe 2 Ingredients:

• 300g boiled and mashed potatos
• Jumbo brown bread slices
• 1 tsp ajwain
• 1/4th tsp hing (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp kitchen king
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• Oil spray

Instructions:

• Mix salt, ajwain, hing, kitchen king, chaat masala, red chili powder, and turmeric in a mixing bowl.
• Add this mixture into mashed potatoes and mix well.
• Take a slice of jumbo brown bread and cut the crust edges.
• Roll out the bread slice thinly using a rolling pin.
• Now make two rectangles by cutting rolled-out bread slices into half.
• Take one half of the bread rectangle and place a spoonful of the potato filling onto it.
• Put the other half on the filling to make a triangular shape.
• Seal the edges by using a fork or gently pressing down with your fingers.
• Repeat the same process with the remaining potato filling and bread slices.
• Preheat your air fryer at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Lightly grease the samosas using oil spray on all sides.
• Place the samosas in the preheated air fryer and air-fry at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
• Once done, serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

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The Takeaway

 A healthy lifestyle is not all about giving up your favorite snacks or foods. By just changing your method, you can enjoy your snacks guilt-free. Samosas don’t have to be a guilty pleasure.