When you decided to go on the paleo diet, did you think you were saying goodbye to samosas forever? Well, guess what. It’s time to say hello again.
Why, hello samosa. Oh, excuse me. Why, hello paleo samosa.
Aren’t they beautiful? So crispy and golden and… triangular. These savory little pockets of dough are filled with a traditional spicy mixture of potatoes and peas. (If you don’t eat white potatoes, use sweet potatoes instead. If you don’t eat peas, you can leave them out).
These paleo samosas are so easy to make. In fact, they’re easier to make than regular samosas. If you can make my 3-ingredient paleo naan, then I assure you, you can make this. That’s because these samosas are made with the same naan batter. It turns out that when you bake paleo naan – it turns into something crispy and flaky and oh so tasty.
To make these samosas, first make the paleo naan batter by combining tapioca flour, almond flour and canned coconut milk. Then make 2-3 naans (depending on how large you want your samosas). Let your naan cook long enough so that you can easily move the flat bread from your frying pan onto a baking sheet. The bread will still look a little raw, but don’t worry – it will finish cooking in the oven.
Once you have your naan on a baking sheet, cut it in half. Then add a spoonful of your filling in the middle.
Next, fold one side of your bread over the filling and then fold the other flap – creating a triangle. Pinch the bottom closed.
You can use egg wash to help keep the edges sealed; I also suggest brushing egg wash on top to help you achieve a pretty golden crust. If you don’t eat egg, use ghee or another oil instead. Bake the paleo samosas for 30-40 minutes or until crispy. If you need to flip the samosa over, do so (I didn’t).
You can also try frying these – I’m sure they’ll be delicious. Have you ever had something fried that wasn’t delicious? Exactly. I just think baking is easier. If/when I fry them, I’ll update this post to let you know how it goes.
Add whatever filling you’d like to these lovely samosas. If you prefer meat – then use my Ground Meat Samosa Filling! You can also try making my incredible paleo empanadas.
Eat these samosas with my sweet and spicy green chutney while sipping on some masala chai. Ahhhhh. This reminds me of my life before paleo – only now, I feel awesome after eating one or two (or six) of these incredibly delicious treats.
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Ingredients
Samosa Crust (paleo naan recipe)
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- 1 cup coconut milk canned and full fat
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Samosa Filling:
- 4 organic sweet potatoes or russet potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed
- 1 cup peas boiled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium white or yellow onion
- 2 thai bird chilies minced
- 1- inch ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika with a pinch of cayenne
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves minced
Instructions
To make Samosas:
- In a bowl, combine samosa crust ingredients to form a batter.
- Pour a third of the batter onto a frying pan and cook until the bottom firms slightly, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Cut the naan/pancake in half and spoon the filling mixture in the middle of each piece (see pictures above).
- Fold one side of bread over the filling and then fold the other flap over - making a cone or triangular shape. Pinch the bottom closed.
- Place baking sheet in oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until crispy outside.
To make Filling
- Boil potatoes and peas (boil them separately) and set aside when done.
- In a saute pan on medium heat, add ghee and cumin seeds.
- Once the cumin seeds turn golden, add green chilies, onions and a pinch of salt - stir-fry until onions turn translucent.
- Then add ginger, spices and stir-fry for a minute or so before adding the mashed potatoes - combine well.
- Fold in peas and cilantro then set the mixture aside until you’re ready for it.
Notes
a) make more batter for samosas
b) eat it with naan
c) eat the filling on its own
d) all of the above
Just for fun, here is a picture of this recipe from 2013:
Andrea I says
I made this recipe last year when I was going Paleo/GF during my pregnancy and I have to say that it was beyond amazing. We even used the recipe for the dough as crepe pancakes, and we loved it!
Question- Is there a substitute for tapioca flour that would be suitable for this recipe? I’m trying to cut down on the carbs this time around.
My Heart Beets says
Hi Andrea, I’m happy to hear that you liked the samosas so much! As for a tapioca flour sub, the only thing I know that would work is arrowroot flour and I’m not sure how that compares with carbs. You can try my coconut flour biscuits which different but still bready and lower-carb: https://myheartbeets.com/4-ingredient-coconut-flour-biscuits/
Ann Monerasinghe says
Simply Delicious
My Heart Beets says
Ann, I’m so glad you liked these!!
Manisha says
Can we make the samosas with Almond milk instead of Coconut milk?
My Heart Beets says
The fat in the coconut milk helps hold the bread together so I don’t think almond milk will work
Pav Padda says
Brilliant! We eat somosas at so many events and especially on Christmas Day! Last year I didn’t prep well so I had to miss out but this year I can make them and join in with all of the family!
Thank you for the recipe I’m looking forward to trying it!
My Heart Beets says
Pav, that’s awesome! Glad you’ll be able to join in on the samosa eating fun! 🙂
Marissa says
This looks awesome ! Thanks!
My Heart Beets says
Hope you love it!
Muna says
i have tried this recipes. Your naan, roti, butter chicken cookies. All of them are amazing. Your naan and roti are always on my table. You added a lot to paleo with these tasty recipes. Am anxious to try more of your recipes since so far all have been real yummy. Thank you so much. If only there were more than 5 stars.
My Heart Beets says
Thank you, Muna! Happy to hear that you like my recipes 🙂
Cameron says
Thanks for sharing the samosa recipe – I replaced the ghee with coconut oil and it worked fine. I just love this kind of cooking.
My Heart Beets says
Cameron, glad you liked it!! 🙂