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Gobi Manchurian

November 18, 2009 | Glen Allen, Virginia | Vetting explained

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swathik is considering making this dish for her Thanksgiving - MparkCNN, CNN iReport producer

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Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish. Indian Chinese cuisine is an adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to suit Indian taste.Why an adaptation? Simple really, over a century ago a small Chinese community found themselves in Kolkota and they developed new dishes combining the best of both worlds. One of my favorites is Gobi Manchurian. Gobi means Cauliflower and this dish is fried cauliflower fritters tossed in a spicy gravy. Its a delicious appetizer for a thanksgiving meal.


Ingredients:

1 medium cauliflower florets
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornflour
1 inch ginger peeled and finely chopped
3 cloves peeled and finely chopped
1 onion diced
5 green chillies chopped or sliced (to taste)
1 cup green bell pepper chopped
1 pinch ajinomoto
1 bunch spring onion chopped
1 cup coriander leaves chopped
1/4 cup soya sauce
1-2 tbsps Sri Racha Hot chilli sauce (to taste)
2-3 tbsps Ketchup
Salt to taste

 

Method:
1. Mix together all-purpose flour , cornflour, salt and a few drops of soya sauce and water to form batter.
2. Dip the florets in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.
3. Heat 5 tablespoons of oil.
4. Add ginger, green chillies, garlic, ajinomoto, bell peppers, spring onion and onions and saute.
5. When bell peppers are half cooked, add soya sauce, ketchup and chilli sauce and stir for a minute.
6. Add the fried cauliflower florets and mix without breaking the fried florets.
7. Taste and add more of the sauces if required.
8.Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

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