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Gobi Manchurian


Ingredients :

cauliflower florets — 2 cups

all purpose flour — 1 cup

corn flour — 1/2 cup

pepper powder – 1 tbsp

salt – to taste

chat masala powder – 1/2 tbsp (optional )

Oil for deep frying
For making the sauce:
Ginger, finely chopped – 1 tsp
Garlic, finely chopped – 1 tsp
Green chillies, finely chopped – 1 tsp
Onions, finely chopped – 1 medium sized
Capsicum(cut into big peices)  – 1 no
Soya sauce – 1 tsp
Sugar – pinch
Vinegar – 1 tbsp
Green Chilli sauce – 1 tsp

tomato sauce – 1/2 tbsp

Coriander leaves, for garnishing – few

Spring onions, finely chopped – 1 tbsp

Method:
Cut cauliflower into florets and soak  them in hot water for 5mins . Drain them out.
For making the batter, in a bowl, add all-purpose flour and cornflour, salt, pepper pd . Add little water and make into a thick paste. Pour the batter on the cauliflower florets and mix. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the florets; when the oil is hot, deep fry the batter coated florets until they slightly change colour. Remove and again deep fry the florets for the second time to make them crispy.
For making the sauce:

Add oil in a pan, and when it gets hot, add finely chopped ginger and garlic , chopped green chillies, chopped onions, sauté until transparent, add salt,  capsicum, soya sauce, sugar, vinegar, chilli paste, chilli sauce , tomato sause and mix well. Add the double fried cauliflower florets into the sauce and toss well. Sprinkle some coriander leaves and finely chopped spring onions and toss well. Serve hot