Gobi 65 (Crispy Cauliflower 65)
Crispy fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy South Indian tempering with curry leaves.
40 minPrep: 10 minCook: 30 minSouth IndianVegan
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Method
- 1
Blanch cauliflower briefly in hot water, rinse and drain well.
- 2
Mix flour, rice flour, spices, ginger garlic paste and water to make a thick batter.
- 3
Coat cauliflower and deep fry until golden and crispy.
- 4
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, garlic, chillies and curry leaves.
- 5
Add chilli powder, garam masala and yogurt mixture. Cook until thick.
- 6
Add fried cauliflower and toss on high heat for 2–3 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot as a starter or snack.
Ingredients
- •1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- •¼ cup plain flour
- •¼ cup rice flour or cornflour
- •1½ tsp ginger garlic paste
- •½ tsp garam masala
- •¼ tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp chilli powder
- •Salt to taste
- •¼ cup water (for batter)
- •Oil for frying
- •2 green chillies, slit
- •3 garlic cloves, chopped
- •½ tsp cumin seeds
- •Curry leaves
- •½ tsp chilli powder (tempering)
- •¼ tsp garam masala (tempering)
- •2 tbsp vegan yogurt or vinegar-water mix
Notes
- •Bake or air fry instead of deep frying for a lighter version.
- •Serve with mint chutney or ketchup.