Ingredients for Gobi pepper fry
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- To taste, salt
- 4 cups hot water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn flour/starch
- 1 tsp. turmeric, divided
- To taste, pepper powder
- 1 cup water
- As required, oil
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
- 2 tbsp. curry leaves
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. ginger, chopped
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
- 2 tbsp. tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Cooking Instructions for making Gobi pepper fry
In a large pot add the hot water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix to dissolve salt.
Add cauliflower and soak for 5 minutes or until the blanched slightly. Drain and keep aside to cool completely.
In a bowl add flour, corn flour, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon pepper powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
Add water, mix well using a whisk making sure there are no lumps.
Add blanched cauliflower and coat well with batter.
Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the cauliflower, keeping the flame on medium.
Stir occasionally, making sure to fry uniformly. Fry until cauliflower turns golden brown and crisp.
Drain off making sure to get rid of excess oil. Keep aside.
In a large wok, heat 2 tablespoon oil.
Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and curry leaves. Fry until the spices turn aromatic.
Add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir fry on high flame.
Add green chillies and stir fry until it turns crunchy.
Add remaining turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, salt and tomato sauce.
Stir fry on high flame until the spices are well combined.
Add in fried cauliflower and mix gently. Do not overcook.
Add cilantro and serve.
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