Gobhi Manchurian

Lijiye Dosto...aaj phir aap sab ki khaatir wahi gobhi aai hai..jo kal bhi phul thi aaj bhi phul hai....farq sirf itna hai vo manchurian hogaii hai..yaane ke naye shauqeen ki naye zaayeqe ke saath mil kar aaj ki generation ki manzur-e-nazar hogaii hai..aj aur kal dono ka ek hi naara hai ..dil hamaara is priya gobhi ka maara hai....sau saal pehle humen gobhi se pyar tha aaj bhi hai kal bhi rahega..chaliye phir kal ki bhul ko aaj is phul se sudhaaren....apna dinner is dish se sanwaaren....

Ingredients

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1 medium sized cauliflower, cut into florets, placed in salted hot water for 15 min, drained

2 tbsps maida / all-purpose flour

2 tbsps cornflour

1/2 tbsp rice flour

1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chilli paste

less than 1/2 cup warm water

salt to taste

For sauce:

1/4 cup spring onions, finely chopped,

1/2 capsicum, finely sliced

1 1/2 tbsps finely minced garlic

1/2 tbsp finely sliced ginger

2 finely chopped green chillis

1 tsp red chilli pwd

2 tsps soya sauce

1 tbsp chilli sauce

2 tsps vinegar

3 tbsps tomato sauce

salt

1 1/2 tbsp oil

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Direction

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Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy bottomed vessel. In a bowl, combine maida, cornflour, rice flour, salt, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and water to make a thick paste. Dip the washed and drained florets into the batter such that its well coated. Place each floret that is well coated with the batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the vessel. Reduce flame and deep fry till the gobi is almost cooked. Increase the flame towards the end of the cooking process and fry the gobi till it turns golden brown. Remove onto absorbent paper and keep aside.

Heat oil in a large wok and once the oil is piping hot, add the chopped garlic and stir fry for a few seconds. Add the green chillis and ginger and stir fry on high for a few seconds. Add the whites of spring onions and stir fry on high for 3-4 mts, constantly tossing them. Add the sliced capsicum and stir fry for another 3 mts. They should retain their crunch. Reduce to medium heat and add the brown sugar, soya sauce, tomato ketchup, chilli sauce and vinegar. Combine well and cook for 2 mts. Add 3-4 tbsps of water and cook for 2 mts.

Add the deep fried gobhi and combine. Toss on high flame for 1-2 mts. Turn off heat. Garnish with the chopped spring onion greens and coriander leaves.