Crispy Honey Gobi\Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a very versatile ingredient that goes well with any dish like Rice, curry, Chapathi, Paratha. It is also one of the main starters for veggie lovers. Most of the cuisines incorporate cauliflowers in many different ways. Here I am going to show you how to make ‘Crispy Honey Gobi’ at home with step by step clear pictures.
This recipe seems to be big but it is simple and tastes yummy. The Crispy honey gobi\cauliflower will go well with fried rice, noodles, and also with parathas. Even though it is a vegetarian recipe gobi 65′ gives a tough competition to ‘Chicken 65’ from the vegetarian side.
Today I tried this Crispy Honey Gobi which is an Indo-Chinese version of Gobi fry with a mild sweet touch using honey. Honey gives an exotic flavor to the dish and enhances the taste. Fried cauliflower tossed in chili tomato sauce with a honey layer on top is really a mouthwatering recipe.
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How to prepare?
This Indo Chinese version does not need any complex ingredients and you can easily try this recipe with the simple ingredients available at home.
- Fry parboiled cauliflower in cornflour mixture
- Grind tomato and chili for the sauce
- Toss the fried cauliflower into the chili sauce
- Finally, add a tbsp of honey to enhance the flavor
The recipe is well explained below with complete pictorial representation. Hope you will give a try and let me know your comments.
Ingredients
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For Frying
- Chilli Tomato Sauce
- Honey Gobi Fry
Instructions
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For Cauliflower Fry
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Soak about 250 grams of cauliflower in hot water.
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Add about 1/3 cups of cornflour in a mixing bowl
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Add 1/4 cups of maida
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Salt to taste
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Add less than 1 tbsp of chili powder
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Mix all the dry ingredients
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Strain water from cauliflower and add into the flour mixture
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Mix nicely until all the ingredients are nicely combined. Sprinkle little water if needed.
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Heat enough oil in medium-low and fry cauliflowers in separate batches
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Take out once it is cooked and turns a golden color
Chilli Tomato Sauce
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Add tomatoes, red chili and enough salt in a mixer grinder
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Grind it to a coarse paste
Honey Gobi
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add finely chopped ginger and garlic in high heat
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Add in onions cut into cubes. Add a pinch of salt to onions for taste
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Add in Chilli tomato sauce once the onions are half cooked.
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Add salt to taste
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Add in Chilli powder.
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Add in jaggery and saute till the raw smell goes off.
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Add in fried Cauliflowers and mix until they are nicely combined.
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Add in our hero ingredient honey.
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Sprinkle some white sesame seeds on top.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and serve
Notes
- Do not cook the onions completely before adding tomato chili sauce.
- White sesame seeds are recommended for a crunch in every bite