Gobi Manchurian (Cauliflower Manchurian)

Ingredients:

Cauliflower (cut into bite size pieces) - 1 Medium Size
All Purpose Flour ( Maida ) - 2 Cups
Water - 2 Cups
Corn Starch - 4 Tbsp.
Ginger paste - 2 tsp.
Garlic Paste (optional) - 2 tsp.
Green Chili (finely chopped) - 2
Onion (finely chopped, optional) - 1 Medium Size
Bell pepper (finely chopped) - 1
Soy Sauce - 3 Tbsp
Tomato Sauce - 4 Tbsp
Coriander (finely chopped) - For Garnish
Oil - For Deep Frying
Salt as per taste

Procedure:

• In boiling water add 1 Tbsp of salt and Cauliflower pieces. After 5 minutes drain and keep aside.
• Make a batter with all purpose flour, corn starch, salt, water and half of the ginger and garlic paste(optional).
• Dip cauliflower pieces in the batter and deep fry them to a golden brown color. Keep them aside on paper towels.
• In another pan heat 2 Tbsp. oil and add ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilies. Now add onion (optional) and fry till golden brown color.
• Next add the bell pepper, fry for another 5 minutes.
• Add soy sauce, tomato sauce and salt.
• To this add the deep fried cauliflower pieces. Stir for another 3 to 4 minutes till all the pieces are coated.
• Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

This is a deep fried recipe. Here's a link to the healthier version of the same recipe, Baked Gobi Manchurian.

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