Dry Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian
Ingredients
1 small
Cauliflower
(about 1 lb, cut into medium florets)
2 cups
Water
½ tsp
Salt
½ cup
All purpose flour
½ cup
Cornstarch
Salt
(to taste)
Ground black pepper
(to taste)
3 tsps
Ginger
(crushed)
1½ tsp
Garlic
(crushed)
2 Tbsps
Oil
½ cup
Onions
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Green bell pepper
(finely chopped)
1 Tbsp
Ketchup
½ tsp
Chili sauce
1½ tsp
Soy sauce
Green onions
(finely chopped, for garnish)
Oil
(for frying)
Instructions
1
In a saucepan, combine water and salt and bring to a boil.
2
Add the cauliflower, boil for a couple of minutes.
3
Drain and rinse under cold water and pat dry.
4
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, ½ tsp garlic and 1 tsp ginger with water to make a smooth thick runny batter.
5
Heat frying oil on medium heat, dip florets in batter and fry until golden brown.
6
Drain on a paper towel.
7
In a frying pan, heat oil on medium high heat.
8
Add onions and the remaining ginger and garlic and sauté for a minute then add bell peppers and stir.
9
Incorporate the remaining ingredients, stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
10
Add the fried florets, stir to coat well.
11
Garnish before serving.