Thursday 12 May 2016

CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN: When in doubt, cook a veggie

Hello readers!
It's Tasty Thursdays on my blog today :D
Since summers are heating up I personally don't feel like cooking much let alone eating. What I do crave are rice dishes and vegetables. :)
So this week I present to you.. The unique and tasty CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN :D
It taste really good and iA perfect for those hot days you don't feel like eating any meats.
The recipe is inspired from Masala Mornings and is improvised by yours truly :)
Hope you guys will try it out and like always ... I'll be looking for feedback.
Take care my lovelies and remember to stay hydrated.
Recipe is below.
Enjoy cooking :)
Regards,
Dr. Mom Chef xx

INGREDIENTS :

* For batter

- 1 Cauliflower (phool gobi)
- 3/4 cup flour (maida)
- 4 tbsp cornflour
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp ajinomoto (optional)

* For sauce

- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 1 green chilli chopped (or more to taste)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (hara dhaniya) chopped
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 2 tbsp soya sauce
- 2 tbsp chilli garlic sauce
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp chinese chilli sauce
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 cup water ( or more for gravy)

METHOD :

- Mix batter ingredients with little water and make a thick paste.

- Dip cauliflower pieces in it and deep fry. Set aside.

- In a pan add oil and sesame oil. Fry ginger garlic paste till it sizzles.. add onions and green chillies and fry for 2-3 minutes.

- Add all the sauces and spices. Mix well.

- Add the water and bring to a boil. Keep as much gravy as you like.

- Taste and adjust spices.

- Add fried cauliflower and cilantro, toss well till coated evenly.

- Serve hot with any rice of choice. I made vegetable fried rice.

Enjoy guys. . It was veryyyyy yummy and different :)

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