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Cauliflower Manchurian
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A popular Indo-Chinese dish, Cauliflower Manchurian is a delicious combination of crispy cauliflower florets coated in a tangy and spicy sauce. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- Cauliflower florets, blanched in hot water - 1 cup
- All purpose flour - ½ cup
- Cornstarch - ¼ cup
- Salt - to taste (to taste)
- Pepper powder - 1 tsp
- Light Soya Sauce - 1 tsp
- Oil for deep frying - as needed
- Ginger, finely chopped - ½ tsp
- Garlic, finely chopped - ½ tsp
- Green chillies, finely chopped - ½ tsp
- Celery, finely chopped - 1 tbsp
- Onions, finely chopped - 2 tbsp
- Green bell pepper, finely chopped - 1 no (optional)
- Peppercorn, crushed - ½ tsp
- Light Soya sauce - ½ tsp
- Dark Soya sauce - ½ tsp
- Sugar - pinch (pinch)
- Vinegar - 1 tbsp
- Chilli paste - ½ tsp
- Green Chilli sauce - ½ tsp
- Coriander leaves, for garnishing - few
- Spring onions, finely chopped - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Cut cauliflower into florets and blanch them in hot water.
- Make Batter: In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper powder, and light soya sauce. Add a little water to make a thick paste. Coat the cauliflower florets with this batter.
- Fry Cauliflower: Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry the batter-coated florets until they slightly change color. Remove and deep fry again for extra crispiness.
- Prepare Sauce: In a pan, add oil and when hot, add finely chopped ginger, garlic, celery, green chillies, and onions. Sauté until onions are transparent. Add salt, bell pepper (optional), crushed pepper, light and dark soya sauce, sugar, vinegar, chilli paste, and chilli sauce. Mix well.
- Combine and Serve: Add the double fried cauliflower florets into the sauce and toss well. Garnish with coriander leaves and spring onions. Serve hot.
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