Kirsty Jones
@kirstyj
Crispy Gobi Manchurian
A delicious and crispy Indian-Chinese dish made with battered and fried cauliflower florets, tossed in a flavorful sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish!
Details
- Cuisine:indian
- Meal Type:snack
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:7
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- as needed
- 5 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 3/4 teaspoon or to taste
- 15
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Gobi Manchurian.
Step 1
Start by heating oil in a large pot over medium heat, perfect for deep frying.
Step 2
While the oil warms up, grab a mixing bowl and combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, water, ground black pepper, and salt to create a thick, luscious batter.
Step 3
Once your batter is ready, gently toss in the cauliflower florets, ensuring each piece is well coated and ready for frying.
Step 4
When the oil reaches the right temperature, carefully drop in a few florets at a time.
Step 5
Fry them until they turn a beautiful golden brown, which should take about three minutes.
Step 6
Once they’re perfectly crispy, use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried florets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Step 7
Next, let’s whip up a flavorful sauce.
Step 8
In another bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of vegetable stock with some cornmeal.
Step 9
Add in soy sauce, ketchup, chile-garlic sauce, and a pinch of salt, stirring until everything is well combined.
Step 10
Now, heat some oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.
Step 11
Toss in chopped onions, chile pepper, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for just a few seconds until the aroma fills your kitchen.
Step 12
It’s a delightful moment! Pour in your cornmeal mixture and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 13
Then, add the remaining vegetable stock and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, which should take about 10 minutes.
Step 14
Once it’s reached that perfect consistency, remove it from the heat.
Step 15
Now comes the fun part! Spoon the thick, savory sauce over your crispy fried cauliflower and toss gently to coat each piece in that delicious goodness.
Step 16
For a pop of color and flavor, garnish with chopped green onions.
Step 17
Serve your dish hot and enjoy the delightful crunch and rich flavors that will surely impress your family and friends!.