Gobi Manchurian

The kids love her and so do the kids at heart ! She is every body's favorite .... she is Anju Aunty. Always ready to throw pizza parties for the kids .... well mom's are also invited ! Did I also mention that she is my 'Chai' Partner. Always full of energy, she is a great friend to hang out with.

She was super excited when she heard about my guest recipe corner. But ..... she was the last one to share the recipes (hope she doesn't kill me for this).

Trust me her chinese specials are finger licking good. Thank you Anju for being being such a wonderful friend. You are such a darling !

Preparation Time 30 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

Cauliflower Florets medium size - 12

All purpose flour - ½ Cup

Corn starch - 1 cup

Crushed Garlic - 1 tbsp

Finely chopped Onions - 1 Cup

Soya Sauce - ½ tsp

Vinegar - 1 tbsp

Red Chili sauce - 1 tbsp

Tomato Sauce - 1 tbsp

Red dried whole chillies - 2

Ajinomoto - 1 pinch

Red or orange food color - 1 pinch

Crushed Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Salt per taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Oil for frying

Method of Preparation

1 Cut the cauliflower in medium size florets. Wash and drain the florets properly.

2 Mix All purpose flour, corn starch, salt and food color.Slowly add water to make a thick batter.

3 Heat the oil for frying.

4 Coat the Cauliflower florets individually with above batter and deep fry them on medium heat till they are crispy. Keep the fried florets aside.

5 In a big Pan heat oil on high. Put whole chillies in hot oil for the spicy aroma. Now put the crushed garlic in the oil .After 1 min put the chopped Onions.

6 When Onions are little translucent put Ajinomoto salt, black pepper, soya sauce, vinegar, chilly sauce and tomato sauce in the fried mixture and mix it properly.

7 Add the fried florets in the above fried mixture so that florets are properly coated with the masala.

8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serving Tips

Serve hot as snacks/starters

Variation

You may use Broccoli instead of cauliflower to make it more healthier.Add crushed pepper per taste.

Other Names

Ajinomoto - Chinese salt, All purpose flour - Maida, Coriander leaves - Cilantro