Gobi Manchurian (Dry)

I think this is the most loved starter for all of us. If you need to make a quick starter or a snack for your guest, this would be a great choice.

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

1. Gobi/ Cauliflower            1 (medium)

2. Maida                     4 tbsp

3. Cornflour                   2 tbsp

4. Red Chili Powder             1 tsp

5. Black Pepper powder         1/4 tsp+ 1/4 tsp

6. Curd                       1/4 cup

7. Green Chili                  2

8. Spring Onion                1/4 cup

9. Tomato Puree               1 (small tomato pureed)

10. Soya Sauce                 1/2 - 1 tbsp

11. Turmeric Powder            a pinch

12. Ginger & Garlic Paste         1 tsp

13. Curry leaves

14. oil

 Method:

1. Boil Cauliflower/Gobi in a pressure cooker with turmeric powder and salt for 2 whistles.

2. Once it is cool down completely, Drain the water completely.

3. In a bowl add maida, cornflour, red chili powder, black pepper, curd and ginger garlic paste.

4. Add salt and water to form the batter. It should not be too thick nor runny. (Like dosa batter).

5. In a kadai add oil once hot, dip these florets in the batter and fry them until golden brown.

6. Take them on absorbent paper so that the extra oil is absorbed.

7. Then in a pan add 1 tsp oil, add spring onion with green part, curry leaves, green chilies.

8. Saute it nicely then add tomato puree, soya sauce, black pepper powder and salt. Mix nicely.

9. Finely add the florets and toss nicely.

Serve Hot….