
Somewhatchef
June 15, 2025 at 02:21 PM
Craving samosas but trying to eat clean? Try these Healthy Samosa Balls – all the flavour, none of the guilt!
These stuffed bites give you the same chatpata aloo-matar filling but are shallow-fried in a paniyaram pan or air-fried with minimal oil. Perfect for tea-time, kids’ tiffins, or a clean eating journey!
Air fryer friendly and made with whole wheat, they’re a great high-fibre, low-oil alternative to traditional samosas – perfect for weight loss goals or mindful snacking.
Approx. Nutrition (per 4 pieces): ~160 kcal | Carbs: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g
Ingredients List:
For Dough:
Whole wheat flour (atta) – 1 cup
Semolina (sooji) – 1/4 cup
Oil – 1 tbsp
Carom seeds (ajwain) – 1 tsp
Sesame oil – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Water as needed (to knead a tight dough)
For Filling:
Oil – 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Asafoetida (hing) – 1 pinch
Green peas (matar) – 1/2 cup
Boiled potatoes – 2
Salt to taste
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Kasuri methi – handful
Fresh coriander – to garnish
Recipe Instructions:
1. Knead the dough and let it rest for 15 mins.
2. For the filling, sauté cumin and hing in oil. Add matar and mashed aloo with all spices. Mix well.
3. Shape into small balls, stuff and seal.
4. Shallow fry in a paniyaram pan or air fry at 180°C for 20–25 mins until crisp and golden.
Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK6SRnzTlOw/?igsh=MzQzNmoxaGV1ZDBq
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