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Cauliflower Manchurian

Sizzle your taste buds with the scrumptious cauliflower manchurian, a culinary gem from Indo-Chinese cuisine. Drenched in a tangy, spicy sauce that's a delightful symphony of flavours.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

Frying Cauliflower
  • 500 g cauliflower Gobi
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
  • 4 tbsp corn flour
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 40 ml water
Manchurian Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic chopped
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 tsp crushed chillies
  • 1 onions
  • spring onion handful
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Wash the cauliflower thoroughly then cut into equal sized florets then set aside
  2. In a large bowl add the cornflour, plain flour, Kashmiri chilli powder, black pepper, turmeric powder, and salt then mix until everything is well combined
  3. Gradually add the water and mix until a thick batter forms
  4. Add the cauliflower pieces and mix until the batter coats each piece evenly
  5. Shake off any excess batter on the cauliflower pieces then add the florets into the fryer - there should be tiny bubbles surrounding them – and allow the florets to cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden brown
  6. As the cauliflower pieces are being fried in another pan heat up the olive oil on medium heat until hot
  7. Add the chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes
  8. Add the green chillies and crushes chillies and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes
  9. Add the finely diced red onion and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes
  10. Add the finely sliced spring onions and cook for 1-2 minutes
  11. Add the tomato ketchup, soy sauce and vinegar then cook for 1-2 minutes
  12. Add the fried cauliflower pieces and mix
  13. Serve alongside a side of fried rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 983mg (41%) Potassium 502mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 358IU (7%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 983mg 41%
Potassium 502mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 358IU 7%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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