Gobi Manchurian recipe by Shakthi

Gobi Manchurian recipe by Shakthi

Enakku measurements ellam avlo accurate-a solla theriyadhu..so adhu ellam approximation dhaan,adjust acc.to ur taste!

Ingredients:

Cauliflower - Washed thoroughly,cut into small florets

Bell pepper - 1,chopped

Red onion - 1,finely sliced

Spring onions - 4,5,Chopped finely

Ginger-garlic paste,or crushed GG - 1 to 2 tsps or Ginger julienned

Tomato ketchup

Soya sauce

Chilli sauce

Red Chilli flakes

Salt

Chilli powder

Ajinomoto(optional)

Cornflour

Oil

For batter:

Maida - 1 cup

Rice flour - 2 tbsps

Corn flour - 2 tbsps

Ginger garlic paste - 1 1/2 tsps

Soya sauce - 1 tsp

Chilli sauce - 1 tsp

Chilli powder

Salt

Red food color (optional)

Method:

Make a batter using the ingredients listed above,adding water little by little,don't make it too thick or too thin.

Add the cauliflower florets to the batter,mix it thoroughly so that all the florets are covered in batter,and let it marinade for abt 20 mins.

Meanwhile,take little oil in a kadai,and once it heats up a bit,add the crushed ginger-garlic,or GG paste,and red chilli flakes,and saute until the raw smell goes.Alternatively,if you prefer,instead of GG paste,you can just add ginger,julienned.

Add the sliced onions,and the white portion of the spring onions and saute until transparent.

Then add the chopped green bell peppers,and saute until it gets tender.It can be a bit crunchy if desired.

Next,add salt,chilli powder,ajinomoto(optional),tomato ketchup,chilly sauce,soya sauce,little water and mix well.If you want more gravy,accordingly increase the amount of the sauces,and water.

Mix a little cornflour in water and add it to the gravy,so the consistency becomes a bit thick.If you prefer a gravy version,adjust the amount of cornflour accordingly.

Fry the cauliflower florets,covered with batter,in oil,and drain it on a kitchen towel.

Finally add the fried cauliflower pieces( After it cools a bit)to the prepared gravy/dry masala,mix well,and garnish with the green portion of spring onions.

Gobi manchurian ready!