Gobi 65 (Cauliflower 65)

Name: Gobi 65 (Cauliflower 65)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams cauliflower; 35 ¼ grams cups all-purpose flour; 40 ¼ grams cups Potato Starch; 1 tablespoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons chili flakes; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cilantro; ⅓ cup club soda; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili paste; vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pod star anise; 1 teaspoon kalonji seeds; 15 grams garlic; 15 grams ginger; 75 grams red onion; 2 teaspoons garam masala; cilantro; salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
Indian

Gobi 65 (Cauliflower 65)

Iris Warren

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Gobi 65 (Cauliflower 65) is the consummate bar-snack of Chennai with crisp florets of cauliflower tossed with tempered spices and aromatics.

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Ingredients

Servings

for cauliflower

500 grams cauliflower (1 head, florets separated)
35 ¼ grams cups all-purpose flour
40 ¼ grams cups Potato Starch
1 tablespoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons chili flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro (minced)
⅓ cup club soda (cold)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste
vegetable oil (for frying)

for tempered spices

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pod star anise
1 teaspoon kalonji seeds (aka nigella )
15 grams garlic (minced)
15 grams ginger (minced)
75 grams red onion (½ large onion, chopped)
2 teaspoons garam masala
cilantro
salt

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Instructions

Mix the flour, potato starch, 1 tablespoon garam masala, turmeric, chili flakes, black pepper and cilantro together in a bowl. Add the club soda, soy sauce, and chili paste and mix until just combined (do not overmix). The batter should be about the consistency of a melted milkshake. If it's too thick, add some more club soda.
Add the cauliflower and toss to coat evenly with batter.
Add 2-inches of oil to a heavy bottomed pot and preheat to 320 degrees F (160 C).
Add the cauliflower to the oil and fry for 5 minutes. Do not disturb the cauliflower when you first add it to the oil or all of the batter will come off. Once the batter is no longer sticky, turn the cauliflower over once. Transfer the fried cauliflower to a bowl and repeat with any remaining cauliflower.
Skim off any crumbs in the oil, and then increase the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 C).
In a separate frying pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil, the star anise and kalonji seeds and fry until the spices are fragrant. Add the garlic, ginger and fry until the garlic has caramelized.
Fry the cauliflower a second time at the higher temperature until it's golden in color and the exterior is crisp.
Add the onions and garam masala to the fried spices and then toss together with the twice-fried cauliflower.
Sprinkle the Gobi 65 with a flaky finishing salt such as kosher or maldon and then garnish with cilantro to serve.