Low Calorie Gobi Manchurian | Easy Gobi Manchurian Dry

Ingredients

• 15-20 Cauliflower Florets
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tbsp Corn Flour
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 2 tsp Oil
• Salt as needed
• Water as needed
• 1 Medium Onion Cubed
• 1 Small Capsicum Cubed
• 6-8 Garlic Cloves Finely Chopped
• 2 tsp Sesame Oil/Gingelly oil
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 1 tsp Soy Sauce
• Salt as needed
• Fresh Coriander Leaves/Spring Onions to Garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   First blanch the cauliflower florets with enough salt, drain off the water and cool down the florets.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl add cauliflower florets, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 tbsp corn flour, salt as needed, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste.

3. 3

   Add water little by little and mix everthing together until the florets are coated well in the batter. Let it rest for 15-20 mins.

4. 4

   Meanwhile preheat the oven at 200°C and line a baking tray. Place the prepared cauliflower florets on the baking tray.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 mins at 180°C until the bottioms have firmed up. Remove the tray, drizzle 1-2 tsp of oil and give the florets a good mix.

6. 6

   Spread them again and bake for another 15-20 mins until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven.

7. 7

   Heat a pan with 2 tsp Sesame/Gingelly Oil. Add 6-8 finely chopped garlic cloves.

8. 8

   Next add 1 cubed medium onion and 1 cubed small green capsicum. Fry for 2-3 mins on medium flame.

9. 9

   Now add 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp soy sauce. If needed, add salt.

10. 10

    Give it a good stir and quickly add the golden cauliflower.

11. 11

    Mix well so that the florets are coated with sauces. If needed, add a tbsp of water.

12. 12

    Garnish with finely chopped spring onions/coriander leaves. Remove from heat.

13. 13

    Serve hot immediately! Works well as a side dish for Chilli Garlic Fried Rice or Veg Fried Rice or Noodles.