Traditional samosas are a popular snack in Indian cuisine that typically consists of a deep-fried pastry shell filled with spiced potatoes and peas. However, a low-carb version of samosas can be made by substituting the high-carb pastry shell with a low-carb alternative.
One option for a low-carb samosa shell is to use a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour, combined with eggs and butter, to create a dough that can be rolled out and filled with a spiced vegetable or meat filling.
The filling of a low-carb samosa can include a variety of ingredients such as cauliflower, spinach, paneer (a type of Indian cheese), or ground chicken or turkey, along with traditional spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
IngredientsAlmond flour – 1 cup
Cheese (shredded)
Salt – ½ tsp
Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
Coriander – ¼ cup
Chilli flakes
Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Ginger paste – 1 tbsp.
Salt
Onion
Cauliflower (chopped)
Butter – 1 tbsp
Method- Melt butter in a hot pan. Add a pinch of salt to this and cook until brown. After that, add onions and cauliflower pieces
- Then add the chili flakes, cumin seeds and powder, garam masala, coriander, and ginger and cook for a few minutes
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Fahrenheit
- Fill a large pan with about 1.5 inches of water. Place a bowl on top of it. Warm the water until it starts to simmer
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cheese, salt, cumin, and flour to the bowl, stirring carefully because the bowl and water will be hot
- When the cheese melted and formed a dough, remove it from the oven and knead it on a large sheet of parchment paper. Cut it into 8 equal-sized squares
- Add the cauliflower mixture to each square, then join the square’s corners to form a triangular pouch
- Prick small holes on the top with a fork and bake for about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.