Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is made with cauliflower florets that are coated in a batter and then fried. The cauliflower is then tossed in a flavorful sauce that is made with onions, peppers, and spices. This dish is often served as an appetizer or as a side dish.
The origins of Gobi Manchurian are unclear, but it is thought to have been created in the early 1900s in the city of Mumbai, India. The dish was likely inspired by the popular Chinese dish Manchurian chicken, which is made with chicken that is coated in a batter and then fried. Gobi Manchurian quickly became a popular dish in India, and it has since spread to other parts of the world.
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Spread cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  7. Add cauliflower florets to the skillet and cook until heated through.
  8. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The batter coating on the cauliflower helps to create a crispy exterior, while the interior remains tender and juicy.
  • The sauce that is used to coat the cauliflower is flavorful and slightly spicy, which adds a nice contrast to the crispy cauliflower.
  • Gobi Manchurian is a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences.