Description
Restaurant-style Crispy Dry Gobi Manchurian at home is so much better than any take out. Crispy cauliflower florets wok tossed in a lipsmackingly delicious sauce, are perfect to satisfy your cravings or party appetizer. Bonus tips on how to keep the cauliflower crunchy even after tossing in the sauce.
Ingredients
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For Batter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour or maida
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kashimiri red chili powder
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
For Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- water as required
For Manchurian
- 1 cauliflower head or pre-cut florets
- 1 red and green pepper
- 3 garlic pods finely chopped,
- 1 inch ginger finely chopped
- cilantro to garnish
- 1 -2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- oil spary if roasting in oven
Instructions
- Prep the Cauliflower -Cut the cauliflower into small 1 to 2 inch florets and coat with 2 tbsp of corn starch.
- Prepare Corn Starch slurry - In a bowl mix 1/4 cup of corn starch with 1/2 cup of water and keep aside.
- Prepare the batter - Make a thick batter by adding the corn starch, all purpose flour, ginger garlic paste, kashmiri red chili powder or paprika, ground pepper. Gradually add water to form a thick paste and coat the florets evenly with the batter.
- Prepare the sauce - by adding ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, corn starch and gradually add water. Mix the ingredients well and keep aside.
- Fry - Heat oil in a wok and fry small batches of florets on medium heat, so the floret is fully cooked.
- Stir Fry - Heat oil in a wok, add chopped ginger and garlic, green chilies, onions, and chopped colored peppers. Next stir the sauce once and then pour it into the wok. Stir continuously to make sure there are no lumps. Add the air fried florets into the sauce and coat them gently. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
- Oven Roast - If you don't have an air fryer and want to cook the florets in the oven. Preheat the oven on 400 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the battered cauliflower florets evenly allowing space in between. Cook for 20-30 minutes, until tender.
- Air Fryer - Preheat Air Fryer at at 375 F. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange the florets evenly with space between them. Cook for 12 - 15 minutes untl tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Indo Chinese