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Keto Air Fryer Samosa

A keto version replacing the traditional aloo (potato) filling with cauliflower replicating the taste and texture of the aloo (potato) samosa
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 170.9 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Filling

  • 1/2 head cauliflower
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup red onions chopped
  • 3 chili green chilies chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 leaves curry leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste

Samosa

  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

Cauliflower Filling

  • Bring 3 to 4 cups of water to a boil. Microwave option is also available to steam cauliflower and described below. No need to bring water to boil if microwave option is used.
  • Chop cauliflower into florets and wash
    cauliflower florets
  • Put cauliflower florets into boiling water and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until florets are soft. Alternatively, cauliflower can be steamed in microwave using a steamer or pasta boat for 8 to 10 minutes.
    Steamed Cauliflower
  • When done, put cauliflower in a strainer and drain all water (boiling method).
  • Quickly transfer cauliflower to a bowl while it is still hot.
  • Add cream cheese, sour cream and parmesan cheese.
  • Start by mixing well to spread out the ingredients evenly.
  • Use a masher to mash the cauliflower.
  • Set aside mashed cauliflower
  • Heat a pot on a stove with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds,
  • Then add onions, chilies, cilantro, curry leaves and ginger.
  • Cook until onions are translucent stirring intermittently (make sure it doesn't turn brown).
  • Then add the turmeric and salt
  • Mix well until whole mixture is yellow
  • Now add the cauliflower that was set aside.
  • Keep mixing to evenly distribute the mix and the whole palya/sabji is an even yellow color.

Samosa

  • In a bowl heat 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1 tbsp of butter in microwave for 45 seconds
  • Mix well and heat another 45 seconds in the microwave
    Fathead Mix mozzarella and butter
  • Add almond flour and 1 large egg to bowl
    Fathead add egg and almond flour
  • Mix well with hands or silicone spatula until dough forms. If the dough gets stringy, heat in microwave for an additional 30 seconds
    Fathead Dough
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces
    Split fathead into four
  • Take each piece and roll into a ball shape. Then between two sheets of parchment paper use tortilla press to make round flattened dough.
  • Cut in 1/2 into two semi-circles. Take the semi-circle dough and form a cone. Fill with about 1 tbsp of filling and seal the bottom. Repeat to make 8 samosas.
  • Place samosas in Air Fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 375°F
    Air Fryer Samosa

Notes

  • If you do not have a tortilla press, you can flatten the dough by placing between two sheets of parchment paper and using a rolling pin.  
  • If you do not have a silicone spatula and use your hands create the dough, wet hands with water to prevent from sticking to them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-samosaCalories: 170.9kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 6.7gFat: 14.4gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 44.9mgSodium: 453.5mgPotassium: 164.5mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 1.9gVitamin A: 308.8IUVitamin C: 28.1mgCalcium: 127.7mgIron: 0.7mgNet Carbs: 3.7g
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