Gobi Manchurian

Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese vegan dish featuring crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce. This dish is flavorful, hearty, and perfect for a comforting lunch.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 4 tablespoons
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
• Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Oil - for frying
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, rice flour, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add water gradually to the mixture to form a thick batter.
4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the battered cauliflower until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. In another pan, heat a little oil and sauté the chopped green chilies and diced red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the fried cauliflower to the pan and stir in soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and mix well.
8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from cauliflower.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, supporting digestive health.

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