Gobhi Manchurian

Ingredients 

• 1 medium cauliflower , separated into medium florets
• 1 tablespooon oil + to deep fry 
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon red chilli sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons refined flour (maida)
• 2-3 tablespoons cornflour/ corn starch
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic  
• 1 inch ginger , chopped
• 1-2 green chillies , finely chopped
• 1-2 stalks spring onion greens , diagonally sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cornflour/ corn starch slurry
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• Spring onion green curls for garnishing
• Fried rice to serve

Method

1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
2. Take cauliflower florets in a bowl, add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, salt and crushed peppercorns and mix well. Add refined flour and corn flour and mix till well coated.
3. Slide the marinated cauliflower florets into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and ginger, mix and sauté till golden brown.
5. Add green chillies, mix and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spring onion greens, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Add 2 cups of water and mix. Add tomato ketchup and mix. Add remaining soy sauce and mix well.
7. Add salt and crushed peppercorns, mix and bring the mixture to a boil. Add corn flour slurry, mix and cook till the mixture thickens slightly.
8. Add fried cauliflower florets, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Switch off heat, add vinegar and mix well.
9. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with spring onion green curls and serve hot with fried rice.