Gobi Manchurian/Cauliflower Manchurian

Ingredients

For Frying Cauliflower
• 1 Medium size Cauliflower, cut florets
• 3 Tablespoons Corn Flour
• 3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for frying

For Manchurian Sauce
• 5 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
• 1 cup Spring onions (whites and greens), chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Chilli Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Tomato sauce
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Corn Flour
• Oil
• Salt, to taste

Method

For the Cauliflower
1. Combine Corn flour and all-purpose flour given under “For Frying Cauliflower” add little water and make a paste and mix the cauliflower florets.
2. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan, deep-fry cauliflower till they are golden brown.
4. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.

For Manchurian Sauce
1. Combine the cornflour and 2 tablespoon water in a bowl, mix well and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add chopped garlic and onions and sauté on a medium heat for few seconds.
3. Then add half of spring onions and sauté for a minute.
4. Now add all the sauce chilli sauce, tomato sauce and soy sauce.
5. Add water to avoid burning.
6. Then add the corn flour water, mix well and cook on a high flame for a few seconds.
7. Add the deep-fried cauliflower florets, toss well and cook on high flame for a minute, while stirring occasionally.
8. Serve Gobi Manchurian with Vegetable Fried Rice.