Cauliflower in Schezuan Sauce

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

2 cups cauliflower florets
oil for deep-frying
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions whites and greens
5 tbsp schezuan sauce
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Batter
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup cornflour
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
1/2 cup water

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens

Method :

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, dip a few cauliflower florets in the prepared batter and deep-fry till golden brown in colour from all the sides.Drain on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, ginger and green chillies and sauté on a high flame for a few seconds.Add the spring onion whites and greens and sauté on a high flame for 1 minute.Add the schezuan sauce, tomato ketchup, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a high flame for 30 seconds.Add the fried cauliflower, toss gently and cook on a high flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Serve immediately garnished with spring onion greens.