Cauliflower Manchurian (crispy Gobi Manchurian)

Cauliflower Manchurian, also known as Crispy Gobi Manchurian, is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that originated in South India. This dish features crispy cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful and tangy Manchurian sauce, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish.

Cauliflower Manchurian (crispy Gobi Manchurian)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, tomato ketchup, red chili powder, black pepper, and salt to form a smooth batter.
  2. Dip the cauliflower florets in the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the battered cauliflower until crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the chopped spring onions for a minute.
  5. Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, and a splash of water to the pan to create the Manchurian sauce.
  6. Add the fried cauliflower to the sauce, toss to coat, and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the cauliflower evenly.
  7. Garnish with additional spring onions and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve hot as an appetizer or as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the cauliflower florets are dry before dipping them in the batter to achieve a crispy texture.

Cost

$8