Quick Low Carb Indian Samosas

Name: Quick Low-Carb Indian Samosas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (7ounces) cauliflower florets; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) yellow onion, diced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, (grated); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; 3 low carb "fajita" tortillas, (3-4 inches in length)

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Our quick low-carb Indian samosas are easy to make and take about 20 minutes of prep and just 8 minutes to bake. Plus, they're delicious!

Low carb samosas served on a plate with a small bowl of chutney.

If you're craving low-carb samosas but don't want to spend much time making these delicious, veggie-stuffed pastry pockets, then you're in luck! Our quick low-carb Indian samosas (just 8 ingredients!) are easy to make and take about 20 minutes of prep and just 8 minutes to bake.

To make these samosas quick and easy, we simply use low-carb tortillas (see our review of best low-carb tortillas here) instead of making homemade dough. For the low-carb veggie filling, we use just 7 ingredients: cauliflower (steamed in the microwave), onion, olive oil, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and salt and pepper. You can bake the samosas in the oven or an air fryer — both work well. When done, these samosas are deliciously crisp on the outside with well-spiced, tender cauliflower and onion in the middle. Yummy!

Samosas are a great savory snack, appetizer, or can be eaten with a salad for lunch or dinner. We love dipping these low-carb samosas in a low-carb or keto chutney like mint or coriander (pictured above), but that is entirely optional. They're just as good eaten alone! Each samosa is 3 net carbs per serving.

What is a Samosa?

Samosas have a fried or baked dough exterior and the interior is stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as spiced vegetables, meats or lentils. Samosas are popular throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other places around the world. In India, samosas are typically vegetarian and one of the most predominant versions, the Aloo Samosa, is made with spicy potatoes. Samosas are one of the most popular snacks and street foods in India.

How to Make

There are 3 major steps to making these quick and easy samosas. They are:

Making the filling: First, you'll steam 7 ounces of cauliflower in the microwave. To do so, you'll put the cauliflower florets in a medium, microwave-safe bowl with about ¼ cup of water. You'll cover the bowl with a larger-size plate and heat in the microwave for roughly 3 minutes. Then, in a large skillet over medium heat, you'll cook the diced onions for roughly five minutes, while regularly stirring, until translucent. Lightly season with salt. Next, add the grated ginger, garam masala, and cumin and stir until well combined and fragrant, about a minute. Then, stir in the cauliflower, breaking into smaller pieces, and cook for a few minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and remove from heat.

Creating the samosa: Cut a "fajita" tortilla (3 to 4 inches in length) in half. Brush or spread water on the straight edge of a halved tortilla. Fold one corner of the straight edge to the other corner of the straight edge so it forms a cone (see picture above). Use a fork to pinch the edges together so they stick. If they don't stick, add a little more water and firmly press the fork on the edges again. Pinch the corners to seal them. Then, fill the cone with roughly 2 tablespoons (or slightly less) of filling — until the cone is roughly ¾ full. Brush or spread water along the top of edge of the cone and seal it by pressing the edges together with a fork. Pinch together with your fingers if need be to seal. Place on a baking sheet and repeat the process for 5 remaining samosas.

Baking: In a small bowl, you'll mix 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon garam masala. Brush the mixture on top of the prepared samosas (on both sides) before putting in oven. Then, cook in the oven or an air fryer at 400 degrees for 4 minutes per side (for a total of 8 minutes).

How to Serve

We recommend serving the samosas immediately. You can eat them alone or serve with a chutney for dipping. Some low-carb chutneys that are typically served with samosas include mint chutney and coriander (cilantro) chutney. You can typically buy these chutneys at specialty grocers, Whole Foods, or online. We've also made a coriander (cilantro) chutney at home — see this coriander chutney recipe from Dassana's veg recipes (with this recipe be sure to add the green pepper to taste so it is not too spicy).

Recipe FAQ

Can I use something other than low-carb tortillas for the outside?

Yes, you can also use low-carb lavash or low-carb Cut Da Carb flatbread. With those breads, you'll cut out six 5-inch squares, which you'll fill with about 1 ½ tablespoons of filling. After you'll fold the squares in half to make a triangle, and you'll seal the two sides by brushing water along the edges and pressing the edges together with a fork until they stick together. After, you'll brush the samosa with olive oil and garam masala and pop in the oven for 8 minutes (4 minutes on each side).

Are chutneys low-carb or keto?

It all depends on the chutney you buy or make. Obviously, a mango chutney will be higher in carbs than other savory chutneys. However, we are able to buy and make keto coriander chutney and keto mint chutney. Specialty stores, Indian stores, and Whole Foods will typically carry various types of chutneys.

How do I store them?

You can store the samosa in the fridge in a covered container for up to 3 days, but they taste best when served immediately. You can reheat them in the microwave or oven.

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