By: Payal
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Cauliflower Manchurian, or Gobi Manchurian, is the kind of snack that flies off the plate before anyone asks, “Is that the dry one or the gravy one?”
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Whether you are serving it as a starter or sneaking it into your dinner rotation, this cauliflower-based Manchurian has all the makings of a crowd-pleaser.
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1 medium-sized cauliflower (cut into florets)
⅔ cup maida (refined flour)
⅓ cup cornflour
4 tsp oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1-inch ginger, finely chopped
2 green chillies
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green capsicum (cubed or sliced)
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp red chilli sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for deep frying
Spring onion greens, for garnish
Cornflour slurry (optional, for thickening the sauce)
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Add the cleaned cauliflower florets to a pan of hot, salted water. Parboil them on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Drain the water and allow the florets to dry completely. Any leftover moisture can affect the crispiness while frying.
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In a large bowl, combine maida, cornflour, salt, pepper and a little water. Whisk it into a smooth, lump-free batter.
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Heat oil in a kadhai for deep frying. Dip the florets into the batter, coat evenly, and deep fry them until golden brown and crispy. Set them aside on a paper towel.
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In another pan or kadhai, heat oil and add the chopped garlic, ginger and green chillies. Sauté briefly, then add spring onions, chopped onions and capsicum. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crunchy.
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Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, red chilli sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
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Add a splash of water or cornflour slurry to adjust the consistency of the sauce, depending on whether you want it slightly saucy or completely dry.
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Add the fried cauliflower florets to the sauce and toss everything together until the florets are well coated.
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Garnish with fresh spring onion greens and serve hot.
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