Description
Gobi 65 is a flavorful Indian snack made from crispy cauliflower florets, perfect for parties or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups cauliflower florets
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup rice flour
- 1½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 sprigs curry leaves (chopped)
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup water (more as needed)
- 1½ cups oil for deep frying
- 2 green chilies (slit & deseeded)
- 2 to 3 large garlic cloves (chopped finely)
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves (pat dry)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 to 3 tablespoons plain thick yogurt or Greek yogurt
- Salt (if required)
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, black pepper, red chili powder, chopped curry leaves, salt, and water to form a batter.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip cauliflower florets in the batter and gently drop into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, then remove and place on paper towels.
- In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat, add slit green chilies, chopped garlic, cumin seeds, and dry curry leaves, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the fried cauliflower to the tempering, sprinkle with extra chili powder and garam masala, and mix well to coat.
Notes
Ensure cauliflower florets are dry for better batter adherence. Adjust spices for heat preference and check oil temperature before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Indian