Gobi Manchurian

Gobi Manchurian is a crispy Chinese starter prepared using Cauliflower. It is a very popular dish in India and hence Indian name to the dish.

Time Required: 45 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 Big Cauliflower, Cut into florets
Oil for deep frying
1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves or 1 Cup Spring Onion Scallions, Chopped finely

For the Batter:
1 Cup Cornflour
1/2 Cup Refined Flour/Maida
Salt to taste

For the Seasoning:
2 tbsp Oil
1 Onion, Chopped finely
4 Green Chilies, Chopped finely
10 Garlic Potds, Chopped finely
3 tbsp Soya Sauce
2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
Salt to taste

Method:
Mix Cornflour and Maida in water to form a batter. Heat Oil in a Wok/frying pan. Dip the florets in the flour and deep fry on medium flame. Remove on a kitchen towel and keep it aside.

For the Seasoning:
Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a pan and add the Garlic, Onions, Green Chilies and fry on high flame for a minute and add Soya Sauce, Tomato Ketchup and Salt. Be careful while adding Salt because both Soya Sauce and Tomato Ketchup contains Salt. Mix well. Remove from heat and add Coriander Leaves or Spring Onions. Serve immediately as a starter.

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