gobi Manchurian(cauliflower Manchurian)

Ingredients

• The ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
• 250 g of cauliflower(this could be a small head of cauliflower, roughly weighing about 250g-300g, for a family of 5-6, you will have to use 500g of cauliflower, rest of the ingredients to be doubled accordingly)
• Use water as needed
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 tablespoon of ginge-garlic paste
• 2 medium-sized onions sliced
• 4 green chillies split in the middle
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons of hot sauce(sriracha, habanero hot sauce, etc)
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli flakes(substitute with red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of cornflour(1/4 cup water)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2-3 stalks of scallions chopped to garnish(optional)
• 1/2 a cup of flour
• 4 tablespoons of cornflour
• 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• Salt to season
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder
• Water as needed(start with 1/2 a cup of water and pour as needed to reach the consistency, not more than 1 cup as you want a thick batter)
• 1 cup of oil(add more if needed)

Instructions

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   Workflow summary of making the Gobi Manchurian.Clean and cut the cauliflower.

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   Blanch the cauliflower florets.

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   While the cauliflower drains excess water, make the Manchurian gravy.

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   Make the batter for the cauliflower florets.

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   Batter-fry the cauliflower florets.

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   Combine both the elements together before serving the vegetable Manchurian.

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   How to clean and cut the cauliflower.First, remove any leaves attached to the stem of the cauliflower.

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   Place the cauliflower on the cutting board cut it in half.

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   Place the cut halves flat with the flat side of the cauliflower facing the chopping board and again cut them in half.

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    You should have four parts of cauliflower.

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    Now, pull out the florets from each part.

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    How to blanch the cauliflower florets for Gobi ManchurianFill a deep pan with 3-4 cups of water and season with salt.

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    Taste and adjust the seasoning as you need, this can be making it spicier with hot sauce or chili powder or making it saucier with the ketchup.

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    Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes and then add the cauliflower florets.

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    Reduce heat to low and simmer the florets for 2-3 minutes.

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    Place a colander in your sink and drain water from the cauliflower and leave for a few minutes(5-10)minutes to remove all excess water.

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    If you leave the florets a little longer, you will not need to pat dry them with paper towels to remove excess water. shake once in a while to remove water.

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    Until the cauliflower drains excess water you can prepare the batter.

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    How to make the gobi Manchurian sauce.Place a large frying pan or flat cooking pan over low-medium heat.

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    Pour in the oil(1 cup)and heat it for 30 seconds. add the minced ginger garlic paste(1tbsp) and cook until slightly golden in color.

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    Add the onions(2 medium)and split green chilies(4) cook for 2 minutes over low medium heat.

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    Add the soy sauce(2 tbsp), tomato sauce(2 tbsp), hot sauce(2 tbsp), red chili flakes or chili powder(1/2 tsp), pepper(1 tsp), vinegar(1 tsp), and sugar(2 tsp)and combine well.

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    Do not add the cornflour mixed water at this stage, leave it out until you have the deep-fried cauliflower ready to be combined with the sauce.How to make the batter for the gobi Manchurian.

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    Add flour(1/2 a cup), cornflour(4 tbsp, also referred as corn starch), ginger garlic paste(1 tsp), pepper(1/2 tsp), salt to season, chili powder(1 tsp).

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    Add 1/4 cup water and mix, add more water as needed a little at a time until you have a thick batter that will coat the back of your spoon.

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    How to batter fry the cauliflower to make cauliflower ManchurianAdd oil(1 cup)to a deep frying pan. heat oil for 1-2 minutes over low-medium fire.

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    While the oil heats, add 3-4 florets into the batter and coat them in the batter.

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    Drop the florets into the oil. Fry the florets over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, fry until crispy(read beginner’s tips).

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    Once the florets are crispy, drain excess oil, and transfer to a bowl with kitchen towels to remove excess oil.

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    How to mix the batter-fried cauliflower with the Manchurian sauce.

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    Once you’ve fried the cauliflower.

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    Check on the Manchurian gravy, if it is cold, warm it up over low heat. mix the cornflour with water and pour onto the sauce. cook until thick(1-2)minutes.

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    Switch off the fire and add the battered cauliflower. combine until the florets are coated in sauce.

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    Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.