Gobi Manchurian - Indo Chinese Veggie Dish
 
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Serves: 6 People
Ingredients
  • Cauliflower, cut into florets- 1, medium-sized
  • Oil- enough for frying
To make batter
  • All-purpose flour- 1 cup
  • Corn starch- ¼ cup
  • Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste- 2 tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Water- 1¼ cups
For cooking
  • Oil, used for frying cauliflower- 3 tbsp
  • Garlic, chopped- 3 cloves
  • Ginger, chopped- 2-inch slice
  • Green onions, chopped- 1 stalk
  • Onion, chopped- 1, medium-sized onion
  • Tomato sauce- ¼ cup
  • Chili sauce- 2 tsp
  • Soy sauce, low sodium- 2 tbsp
  • White vinegar- 1 tsp (optional)
  • Ground black pepper- ¼ tsp
  • Corn starch- ½ tbsp dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
Instructions
  1. Rinse the cauliflower well under running water, and separate the cauliflower into florets.
  2. Place a large saucepan over medium-heat, add water & ½ tsp salt, let water come to a slight boil.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets, cook for 3 minutes till the florets are slightly cooked. Do not overcook the florets.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, take the florets out of the hot water & transfer them to a kitchen paper towel.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the above-mentioned ingredients 'to make batter', the batter has to be thick.
  6. Place a frying pan over medium heat, add enough oil for deep frying, let oil turn hot.
  7. Dip the cauliflower florets in the batter & add to the oil.
  8. Deep fry the cauliflower florets till they turn golden in color & crispy, transfer to a paper towel and keep them aside.
  9. Place a saucepan or wok over medium heat.
  10. Add 3 tbsp of oil used for frying cauliflower.
  11. Add chopped ginger and garlic to the oil, saute till they turn light golden in color.
  12. Add green onions, saute for a minute.
  13. Add the chopped onion, season with ½ tsp salt and saute till translucent.
  14. Add tomato sauce, combine well.
  15. Add chili sauce, soy sauce & white vinegar; combine well, let cook for a couple of minutes.
  16. Add ground black pepper, combine well.
  17. Make cornstarch slurry by combining ½ tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, add the slurry to the sauce & combine well.
  18. Add the fried cauliflower to the sauce and combine with the sauce
  19. Stir fry for a couple of minutes.
  20. This is a dry dish, if you prefer more gravy you can add more tomato & soy sauces.
  21. Garnish with cilantro and mix well.
  22. Take the pan off the heat & serve in a bowl.
  23. Enjoy as an appetizer or as a main dish along with noodles, fried rice, plain rice or with roti.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/gobi-manchurian-popular-indo-chinese-vegetarian-dish/