Gobi Manchurian (Restaurant Style Cauliflower Manchurian)

🥘 Ingredients

• all purpose flour
  4 tbsp
• capsicum (thinly sliced)
  4 tbsp
• cauliflower (cut in florets, about 20-22 florets)
  2-2.5 cups
• coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  2 tbsp
• corn starch
  4 tbsp
• garlic (minced or paste)
  1 tsp
• ginger (minced or paste)
  1 tsp
• ginger garlic paste
  2 tsp
• gobi
• gobi manchurian
• green onion (finely chopped)
  2 tbsp
• ground black pepper
• kashmiri red chilli powder
  1 tsp
• oil
  1 tbsp
• onion (thinly sliced)
  1/2 c
• salt
• tomato ketchup
  2 tsp
• water
• white distilled vinegar (optional)
  1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• bowl

1. 1

   Clean and cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets. If you see any insects or worms, then add the florets into hot water with some salt for a few minutes to get rid of any worms.

   cauliflower: 2-2.5 cups (cut in florets, about 20-22 florets), water, salt
2. 2

   Discard the water and drain completely. Pat them dry using a paper towel.
3. 3

   In a large bowl , add corn starch , all purpose flour , ginger garlic paste , tomato ketchup , kashmiri red chilli powder , salt , and ground black pepper .

   corn starch: 4 tbsp, all purpose flour: 4 tbsp, ginger garlic paste: 2 tsp, tomato ketchup: 2 tsp, kashmiri red chilli powder: 1 tsp, salt, ground black pepper
4. 4

   Add little water at a time to make a thick, smooth batter. Ensure there are no lumps.

   water
5. 5

   Add the cauliflower florets into this batter and toss to coat.

   cauliflower
6. 6

   Once the oil is hot, gently slide the florets one by one and deep fry them till crispy and golden in color on medium heat. Also, fry the florets in batches, do not overload, just add 7-8 florets at a time.

   oil: 1 tbsp
7. 7

   Heat oil till smoky hot, add in garlic , ginger , and sauté for ⏱️ 20 seconds . Furthermore, add onion and capsicum . Stir fry for ⏱️ 30-90 seconds on high heat.

   oil, garlic: 1 tsp (minced or paste), ginger: 1 tsp (minced or paste), onion: 1/2 c (thinly sliced), capsicum: 4 tbsp (thinly sliced)
8. 8

   Add in all the sauces one by one, then add in white distilled vinegar and keep tossing the mixture.

   white distilled vinegar: 1 tbsp (optional)
9. 9

   Finally, add the fried cauliflower florets, salt (if required), and give a quick toss till the sauce coats the pieces and serve immediately.

   cauliflower, salt
10. 10

    Garnish with coriander leaves and green onion . Give it a final toss and serve these crispy dry gobi manchurian recipes immediately with tomato ketchup .

    coriander leaves: 2 tbsp (finely chopped), green onion: 2 tbsp (finely chopped), gobi, tomato ketchup
11. 11

    To make gobi manchurian in an air fryer, dip the florets in the batter and line them on the tray of the air fryer in a single layer. Brush or spray the air fryer basket with some oil . Air fry in a preheated air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for ⏱️ 12-15 minutes or until they are browned and crispy. Shake them halfway through.

    gobi manchurian, oil
12. 12

    To make gobi manchurian in the oven, dip the florets in the batter and arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush or spray with some oil . Bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower starts to brown and crisp. Turn them halfway through.

    gobi manchurian, oil, cauliflower