Samosa is India’s most favorite snack, we Indians just love samosas, particularly with our evening chai! There’s not a single palate or taste bud that samosa does not appeal to! Yes, we agree, samosa is not just a popular street-side snack, it’s an emotion, and that’s why, it’s not easy to give up this delicious triangle of flavour. But those who are on a diet, often wonder how having just one samosa would derail their weight loss journey. In this article, we would answer this question “can we eat samosas during the weight loss journey"”

Is Samosa Weight Loss Friendly"
It’s just a samosa and there cannot be too many calories in it! Right" No, wrong! A deeply-fried large samosa can have anywhere between 250 to 300 calories. And if you are having more than one, the calories quickly add up! Most importantly, the weight loss game is not always a “less calories in and more calories out” formula. The nutrients in food matters too! With its refined flour and high oil content, samosa does not have many nutrients to offer. Also read: “Is Air-Fried Food Good For Weight Loss"” Calorie Breakdown in Samosa:
To make one to two medium-sized samosa, you’ll need:
For the outer covering (dough):
1 cup all-purpose flour (maida) – 455 calories

1 tablespoon oil – 124 calories

A pinch of salt – NA

Water (as needed to make dough) – NA
For the filling:
1 medium-sized boiled...