CRISPY AIR FRIED CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN
One of the first things we love to order from any dine-in Indian restaurant menu is a sizzling platter of Gobi Manchurian for starter. It’s crispy, spicy, hot, coated with a delicious umami flavored sauce either as dry gobi manchurian or with gravy, and garnished with spring onions. As my family loves anything made with cauliflower, they are sure to give it a big thumbs up for this homemade Manchurian. Having fond memories of enjoying gobi Manchurian in India, I always wanted my family to enjoy the taste of Indo-Chinese Cuisine. It’s quite rare to find authentic flavors in the UK. Although delicious, deep frying the Cauliflower to perfection is time taking. Over a period of time, I started pan-frying them, air frying, or oven baking them. Air frying has become my preferred choice, as it requires no babysitting and the recipe is healthier and we still have crispy cauliflower texture! You really cannot make out if the cauliflower is air-fried or deep fried after tossing them in the sauce.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE AIR FRYER GOBI MANCHURIAN
Ditch deep frying the cauliflower florets and air fry/oven bake them.
INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower – Any size of cauliflower ( gobi ) will work in the recipe. Cut the cauliflower into small florets – it will be easy to fry. Plain Flour or All-Purpose Flour or Maida Corn starch – Add the cornstarch to the batter to increase the crispiness Ginger Garlic Paste or minced ginger-garlic – They add great flavors to cauliflower. Chilli Powder is optional. Salt & Pepper to taste – Season to your liking.
For the Manchurian Sauce
Sesame Oil or any other neutral flavor oil – I prefer using toasted sesame oil in my Indo-Chinese cooking. Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Sunflower oil, or Vegetable Oil will work but do not use Coconut oil. White or Red Onion is a must in the recipe. You could swap for any ( whichever is available ) Celery is optional. Spring Onions – Both the White and Green Party of the Spring Onions (Scallions) are used in the recipe. White can be used for cooking and green is used for garnishing. Green Pepper also known as Capsicum or Bell Pepper is delicious. I would not swap it for Red or Yellow Pepper Manchurian Sauces – I love to add Soy Sauce, Vinegar, Tomato Ketchup, and Chilli Sauce. Adding Tomato Ketchup and Vinegar in moderation is important, else the gobhi Manchurian can be too sweet and too tart.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER GOBI MANCHURIAN
Serve Gobi Manchurian as an appetizer or as a side dish with Indo-Chinese Veg Noodles, Vegetable Fried Rice or Hakka Noodles, or Chowmein.
Storing leftovers
Any leftover gobi manchurian can be stored in airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.To reheat, place the container in the microwave and heat thoroughly.
MORE AIR FRYER VEGETARIAN RECIPES
Cauliflower Steak Buffalo Cauliflower wings Crispy Tofu Roast Potatoes Roasted Asparagus Crispy Air fryer Broccoli
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