How to Cook Gobi Manchurian

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Serves: 3-4 People

Ingredients For Gobi Manchurian :

For the Florets

• 1 Medium Sized Phool Gobi / Cauliflower
• 4-5 Tablespoons Maida/ Plain Flour
• 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Paste
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Paste
• 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste

For the Gravy

• 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 1-2 Green Chilli, finely chopped
• 1/2 Cup Onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 Cup Spring Onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 Cup Capsicum , finely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1/2 Tablespoon Vinegar
• 2 Teaspoon Green Chilli Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Sauce or Tomato Ketchup
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

How to Cook Gobi Manchurian :

1. Break the cauliflower into medium sized florets.
2. Add some salt to water and boil it.
3. Then add the cauliflower florets to the water and let them blanch in the salted water on low-medium heat for around 10 minutes.
4. Drain the water from the florets and place them on an absorbent paper.
5. Take a deep bowl and add 4-5 tablespoons Maida, 3 tablespoons Cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder and 1 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste.
6. Mix all the ingredients together and water to make a smooth paste. It should neither be too thick nor too thin.
7. Add the florets to the batter and coat them evenly.
8. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the florets in batches over medium heat till they turn golden brown.
9. Flip the florets to ensure even cooking from both sides. Drain the excess oil and place them on an absorbent paper.
10. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan and add 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1-2 finely chopped green chillis.
11. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup green onions whites and 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum. Saute on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
12. Add 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1/2 tablespoon Vinegar, 2 teaspoons Green Chilli Sauce and 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Sauce.