Description
These healthy vegetable samosas are baked—not fried—and filled with fiber-rich veggies, warm Indian spices, and wrapped in a crispy whole wheat crust. Perfect for a light snack, appetizer, or lunch.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ cup warm water (adjust as needed)
For the Filling:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, finely diced
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 small potato, boiled and mashed
½ cup green peas
1 cup chopped spinach
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
Salt to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
For Assembly:
Olive oil for brushing
Parchment paper for baking
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, salt, and olive oil. Slowly add warm water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add carrot, bell pepper, and mashed potato. Stir in peas, spinach, turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt.
4. Cook for 5–6 minutes until veggies soften. Finish with lemon juice and let filling cool.
5. Divide dough into equal balls. Roll each into a circle and cut in half. Shape into cones, fill with mixture, and seal edges.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden and crisp. Flip halfway for even browning.
Notes
You can freeze unbaked samosas and bake them straight from frozen—just add 5–7 extra minutes to baking time.
For a crunchier finish, air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes instead of baking.
Serve with mint cilantro chutney or yogurt-based dips.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samosa
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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