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Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet Manchurian sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a special weeknight treat.
For 4 servings
Blanch the Cauliflower
Prepare Batter and Coat Cauliflower
Deep Fry the Cauliflower
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Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet Manchurian sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a special weeknight treat.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 355.75 calories per serving with 6.19g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack.
Prepare the Manchurian Sauce
Combine and Serve
For a lower-calorie option, bake or air-fry the battered cauliflower. Toss the florets in 1-2 tbsp of oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
To make a gravy version, increase the water in the sauce to 1.5 cups and the corn starch slurry to 2 tbsp corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup water. Serve with fried rice or noodles.
Replace cauliflower with paneer cubes, tofu, or mushrooms. Adjust frying time accordingly.
Use a batter made from rice flour and corn starch instead of all-purpose flour. Substitute soy sauce with tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Cauliflower and capsicum are excellent sources of Vitamin C, an essential antioxidant that supports the immune system and skin health.
Garlic and ginger contain compounds like allicin and gingerol, respectively, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, contributing to overall wellness.
The vegetables in this dish, particularly cauliflower, provide dietary fiber, which is important for digestive health and maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
This recipe is entirely plant-based, making it a suitable and flavorful option for vegetarians and vegans.
The key to crispy Gobi Manchurian is three-fold: 1) Ensure the blanched cauliflower is completely dry before battering. 2) Make sure your batter is thick enough to coat the florets well. 3) Fry in hot oil without overcrowding the pan. For ultimate crispiness, you can double-fry the florets.
Yes, you can bake or air fry the battered florets for a healthier version. Toss them in a little oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or air fry for 15-20 minutes, until golden and crisp. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.
Dry Gobi Manchurian, like this recipe, has a thick sauce that just coats the cauliflower, making it perfect as an appetizer. Gravy Gobi Manchurian has a much thinner, more liquid sauce and is typically served as a main course with fried rice or hakka noodles.
As this recipe involves deep-frying, it is high in calories and fat, making it more of an indulgent treat than a daily healthy meal. However, cauliflower itself is very nutritious. The baked or air-fried versions are significantly healthier alternatives.
One serving of this deep-fried Gobi Manchurian contains approximately 350-400 calories, primarily from the oil absorbed during frying and the flour in the batter. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed.
Absolutely. To make it gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with rice flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend. Also, ensure you use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.