Gobi Manchuria

Ingredients

• Cauliflower florets - 30 nos
• Corn flour - 4 tsp
• All purpose flour/ Maida - 6 tsp
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• Soy sauce - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Ingredients for Sauce

• Chopped spring onions - 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped garlic - 2 tsp
• Finely chopped green chillies - 2 tsp
• Finely chopped ginger - 2 tsp
• Corn flour - 2 tsp
• Water or vegetable stock - 1 cup
• Soy sauce - 2 tsp
• Tomato ketchup - 2 tsp
• Olive oil/ Sunflower Oil - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a kadai or a deep fryer.
• In the meanwhile, dissolve the corn flour and all purpose flour/maida along with pepper, soy sauce and salt in water.
• Add the cauliflower florets and mix until the florets get coated with the flour mixture.
• Add some florets at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
• Remove from oil and drain in paper towels and keep aside.

Method for Sauce

• Mix the corn flour with ¼ cup of water. Add soya sauce, ketchup and salt.
• Heat oil in a frying pan on high heat; add garlic, ginger, green chillies, spring onions and stir fry for few seconds.
• Add the corn flour mixture to the above and cook for a few minutes until thick and the corn flour is cooked.
• Put the fried Manchurian in the sauce and stir fry on high heat for few minutes. Garnish with spring onion leaves and serve hot.