Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Cauliflower Manchurian

OK! This might not be the most healthful recipe but it is one of my all time favorite Indo-Chinese appetizer and I like to indulge once in a while. The combination of chinese flavors with spicy Indian red chili powder is delicious.
This will surely be a hit at any party!


Ingredients

Cauliflower – 1 medium cut into big florets
Spring Onions – 1 small bunch
Garlic – 2 tsp finely chopped
Ginger – 2 tsp finely chopped
All purpose flour – ¼ cup
Corn Starch – 3 tbsp
Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
Red Chilies Dry – 2
Soy Sauce – 3 Tbsp
Olive Oil – 3 tbsp
Canola oil to fry – ½ cup
Salt – to taste


Directions


  • Boil the florets in water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Make a batter by mixing flour, 2 tbsp corn starch, ½ tsp garlic, ½ tsp ginger and red chili powder.
  • Dip florets in batter and deep fry.
  • Drain on paper towel and keep aside.
  • Take olive oil in a skillet and add remaining ginger, garlic and red chili flakes and fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add spring onion and fry for a minute.
  • Add the fried florets and soy sauce and toss.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp corn starch and stir fry.
  • Serve piping hot with tooth picks and red chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts Source: http://www.nutritiondata.com/

Disclaimer: Nutrition Facts are approximate

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