Gobi Manchurian

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :22 mins
Total Time :42 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings (3serving )

Ingredients :

For The Cauliflower
2 1/4 cups cauliflower florets
1 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
oil for deep-frying

To Be Mixed Into A Smooth Thick Batter (using Approx. 3/4 Cup Of Water)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup cornflour
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1 tsp soy sauce
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
2 tsp finely chopped celery , optional
1 cup chopped spring onions (whites and greens)
1/2 cup capsicum cubes
1 tbsp red chilli sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp cornflour

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens

Method :

For the cauliflower
For the cauliflowerCombine the cauliflower florets and the ginger-garlic paste in a deep bowl, mix well, cover with a lid and keep aside to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, dip each marinated cauliflower floret in the prepared batter and deep-fry on a medium flame a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedCombine the cornflour and 2 tbsp water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, ginger paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Add the celery and spring onions and sauté on high flame for 1 minute.Add the capsicum and sauté on high flame for 1 minute.Add the red chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and salt and sauté on a high flame for 1 minute.Add the cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a high flame for a few seconds.Add the deep-fried cauliflower florets, toss well and cook on a high flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve immediately garnished with spring onion greens.