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Cauliflower Manchurian (Gobi Manchurian)

Cauliflower Manchurian or Gobi Manchurian is one of the best vegan appetizers you can enjoy. Crunchy deep-fried cauliflower tossed in the most delicious spicy Manchurian sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Crispy Cauliflower
  • 1 medium sized cauliflower
  • ½ cup all purpose flour rice or arrowroot flour for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup corn flour
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • water around ¾ cup
  • Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Gobi Manchurian Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup spring onion
  • 1 cup green pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon corn flour
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Crispy Cauliflower
    Cup of Yum
  1. Cut or break the cauliflower into medium-size florets.
  2. Combine the flour, corn flour, white pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix and slowly pour water while mixing the batter. Keep adding water until you have a thickish batter (around ½ cup).
  3. Add the cauliflower florets into the batter and using a spatula, toss the florets until they are properly coated.
  4. Add oil to a saucepan or a pan for deep frying and heat over medium heat.
  5. When the oil is hot enough, add the battered cauliflower in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. When golden, transfer to a plate with a paper towel and set aside.
Manchurian Sauce
  1. Heat some oil over medium heat in a wok or a big frying pan and add the spring onion, chopped green pepper and chopped garlic.
  2. Stir for a few minutes and then add ketchup, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, sugar, and white pepper.
  3. Add water, stir and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Dilute the corn flour in the water and add to the wok. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes and remove from the cooker.
  5. Add the deep-fried cauliflower florets into the sauce, mix well and serve.

Notes

  • Serve with finely chopped fresh spring onions on the top.
  • If you want something to cool down your mouth, you can add some plant-based yogurt on the side. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 782mg (33%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 239IU (5%) Vitamin C 102mg (113%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 782mg 33%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 239IU 5%
Vitamin C 102mg 113%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.