You might not think you could lose weight while on a diet plan which includes samosas but it can happen. The key is to not eat samosas or other high calorie samosas every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a low calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 2000 calories a day, and then on the last day, I eat what I please – without going overboard of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last few weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise routine or taken any supplements or diet food. I have simply been aware of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I feel like one day a week.

I also find it is helpful if you have some support when on a weight loss program and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to help you monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Samosas (Deep-Fried Indian Pastries)

Serve these golden brown turnovers with Mango Chutney. For an easy sauce, stir snipped cilantro or parsley into plain yogurt.

Pastry
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup cold water

Cut margarine and shortening into flour and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs; stir in egg yolk. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl. Gather pastry into a ball; knead on lightly floured cloth-covered board until smooth, about 1 minute.

Filling
1 pound ground lamb or beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil
Chutney

Cook and stir lamb or beef, onion and garlic in 10-inch skillet until meat is light brown; drain. Stir in salt, coriander, cumin, ginger and pepper. Cool.

Divide pastry into fourths. Cover with damp towel to prevent drying. Roll one fourth into 12-inch circle (dough will be springy and may be slightly difficult to roll). Cut into 4-inch circles; cut circles into halves. Moisten edges with water. Place 1 teaspoon filling on each half circle. Fold pastry over filling to form triangle. Press edges to seal securely. Repeat with remaining pastry.

Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Fry about 5 pastries at a time until light brown, turning 2 or 3 times, 3 to 4 minutes; drain. Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven. Serve warm with chutney.

Makes about 60 pastries.

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