Make restaurant-style Gobi Manchurian at home with this easy recipe

Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made by deep-frying cauliflower florets coated in a spiced batter and then stir-frying them in a sweet and savory sauce. It is a popular vegetarian alternative to chicken Manchurian and is usually served as an appetizer or a side dish. The dish is believed to have originated in the Indian Chinese community of Kolkata, India, and has since become a popular street food across India. The dish has a unique fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, making it a perfect addition to any Indo-Chinese menu. Check the easy-to-make gobi manchurian recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup corn flour
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, for deep frying

For the sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, corn flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and salt.
• Add water little by little and mix well to make a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the cauliflower florets.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
• Dip the cauliflower florets in the batter, making sure each floret is well coated.
• Drop the battered cauliflower florets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove from the oil and keep aside.
• In another pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add finely chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili. Saute for a few seconds.
• Add finely chopped onion and capsicum. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, red chili sauce, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
• In a separate bowl, mix corn flour and water to make a slurry.
• Add the corn flour slurry to the pan and mix well.
• Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until it thickens.
• Add the fried cauliflower florets to the pan and mix well with the sauce.
• Garnish with finely chopped spring onions and serve hot.