Gobi Manchurian

Last weekend we had a potluck with our friends. So my husband told that preparing Gobi Manchurian will be the best option as an appetizer for the potluck. So this was the second time of preparing our Gobi manchurian recipe. This time the taste came out Superb !!! Credit goes to my Husband Vijay. Because he involved a lot in the preperation. So lets take a look how to prepare delicious Gobi manchurian. It will take some time to prepare but its worth the effort.

Gobi Manchurian Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 medium sized cauliflower, cut into florets, placed in salted hot water for 10-12 mts, drained
2 tbsps maida/all-purpose flour
2 tbsps corn flour
1/2 tbsp rice flour
kesar orange or red color
1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chilli paste
1/2 cup water
salt to taste
oil for deep frying gobi

For sauce:
1/4 cup spring onions, finely chopped,
1 1/2 tbsps finely minced garlic
1/2 tbsp finely sliced ginger
1 tsp green chilli paste
1 tsp red chilli pwd (preferably Kashmiri)
2 tsps soya sauce
2 tsps vinegar
3 tbsps tomato sauce
salt as required
1 1/2 tbsps oil
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

1. Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy bottomed vessel. 
2. In a bowl, combine maida, cornflour, rice flour, salt, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and water to make a thick paste. Put some Kesar Orange or Red color in that mix(This kesar orange color which generally we used in Rava Kesari to get the kesari orange color.To get the gobi bright red color).
3. Dip the washed and drained florets into the batter such that its well coated. Place each floret that is well coated with the batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the vessel. Reduce flame and deep fry till the gobi is almost cooked. Increase the flame towards the end of the cooking process and fry the gobi till it turns golden brown. Remove onto absorbent paper and keep aside.
4. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a large wok and once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic, ginger, chilli paste,  and chopped spring onions, and fry on high for a few seconds.Spring onions should retain their crunch.
5. Reduce to medium heat and now add soya sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Combine well and cook for 2 mts.
6. Add the deep fried gobhi and combine. Toss on high flame for 1-2 mts. Turn off heat. Garnish with the chopped spring onion greens and coriander leaves.