Gobi Manchurian

Gobi Manchurian is a very popular Indo-Chinese dish. Indian Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to suite Indian tastes. This snack is one of the most favorite dishes to many kids and elders too. A bite of spicy coated fried chicken just melts into your mouth bursting out with striking flavors.
Ingredients:
Cauliflower florets, blanched in hot water - 1 cup
All purpose flour - ½ cup
Cornstarch - ¼ cup
Salt - to taste
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Light Soya Sauce - 1 tsp

Oil for deep frying
For making the sauce:
Ginger, finely chopped - ½ tsp
Garlic, finely chopped - ½ tsp
Green chillies, finely chopped - ½ tsp
Celery, finely chopped - 1 tbsp
Onions, finely chopped - 2 tbsp
Green bell pepper, finely chopped - 1 no
Peppercorn, crushed - ½ tsp
Light Soya sauce - ½ tsp
Dark Soya sauce - ½ tsp
Sugar - pinch
Vinegar - 1 tbsp
Chilli paste - ½ tsp
Green Chilli sauce - ½ tsp
Coriander leaves, for garnishing - few
Spring onions, finely chopped - 1 tbsp




Method:




Cut cauliflower into florets and blanch them in hot water.
For making the batter, in a bowl, add all-purpose flour and cornstarch, salt, pepper pd and little light soya sauce. Add little water and make into a thick paste. Pour the batter on the cauliflower florets and mix. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the florets; when the oil is hot, deep fry the batter coated florets until they slightly change colour. Remove and again deep fry the florets for the second time to make them crispy.
For making the sauce: Add oil in a pan, and when it gets hot, add finely chopped ginger and garlic celery, chopped green chillies, chopped onions, sauté until transparent, salt, finely chopped bell pepper (optional), crushed pepper, light soya sauce, dark soya sauce, sugar, vinegar, chilli paste, chilli sauce and mix well. Add the double fried cauliflower florets into the sauce and toss well. Sprinkle some coriander leaves and finely chopped spring onions and toss well. Serve hot