Gobi Manchurian

Gobi Manchurian

Gobi Manchurian is an Indian Chinese fried cauliflower food item popular in India. Gobi Manchurian is the result of the adaptation of Chinese cooking and seasoning techniques to suit Indian tastes. In its two stage preparation, the first stage requires preparing a spiced corn flour batter, dipping cauliflower florets in it and deep frying them. In the second stage, the deep fried florets are sautéed with chopped onion, capsicum, garlic, etc in soy and chili sauce.

Ingredients::: 

• Cauliflower-cut into florets  -  1 Medium

For the batter:

• Cornflour  - 1/2 cup
• Maida       -   1/4 cup
• Ginger garlic paste -  2 tsp
• Red chilly powder  -  1 tsp
• Salt   -  As needed
• Oil, to deep fry  -  As needed

For the Gravy:

• Oil -  1 tbsp
• Garlic sliced thin  -  1 tbsp
• Capsicum - cut into ½ inch squares  -  1pc
• Onion, cut into small pieces  -  1 Big
• Soya sauce  -  1(1/2) tbsp
• Tomato sauce   -   3 tbsp
• red chilly powder   -  1 tsp
• Salt - As needed
• Spring onions  -   2-3
• Cornflour, mixed with 3 tbsp water  -   1 tbsp

Method:::

1. Boil water and add cauliflower florets, salt and turmeric powder. Cook only till half boiled, drain water and keep aside.
2. Mix all the above ingredients with water to form a thick batter. Marinate the boiled cauliflower florets in the batter, mix well and leave it fmarinated for 15 - 30 mins.
3. Then deep fry them till golden brown or until crispy.
4. Heat oil and add sliced garlic, saute for 2 mins then add onion, capsicum and saute them for 3 mins.Let the onions and capsicum retain its crispiness and do not let them turn brown.
5. Then add spring onions if you are using it and saute well.
6. Now add the red chilly powder and salt [Remember boiled cauliflower already has salt in it].
7. Keep in high flame and add soya sauce, mix continuously for few seconds.Simmer and add tomato sauce, mix well.
8. Then add cornflour water mixture, mix well and continue to cook till it becomes thick.
9. Now add toasted/grilled gobis. Mix well again for 3-4 minutes for the flavours to get blended well with the gobis. The gobi pieces should be a little crisp and not soggy at this stage.
10. Garnish with spring onions and Yummy saucy gobi manchurian is ready.
11. Serve hot immediately before it becomes soggy! 

Tip:::

• Make sure not to saute the veggies for a long time in the sauce as the veggies need to be crisp.