Best 3 Gobi Manchurian Recipes

Are you craving a flavorful and Indo-Chinese dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than Gobi Manchurian, a delectable vegetarian dish where crispy cauliflower florets are coated in a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce. This popular dish is a delightful appetizer or main course that is sure to impress your family and friends. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey with two variations of Gobi Manchurian - a classic dry version and a gravy-rich version. Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure as we explore the ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips for making the perfect Gobi Manchurian that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GOBI MANCHURIAN

Gobi Manchurian image

This is one of my favorite gobi (cauliflower) recipes, and available at many Indian restaurants. A spicy Asian dish that's sure to leave your family wanting more! Occasionally, I even love to bake the cauliflower to lower the calories. Keep in mind, baking will take away from the crispiness of fried cauliflower.

Provided by sunwind

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

oil for deep frying
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornmeal
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
15 cauliflower florets
¾ cup vegetable stock, divided
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
salt to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 green onion, chopped, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Mix flour, cornmeal, water, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl to make a thick batter. Toss in cauliflower florets and mix until coated.
Deep fry cauliflower a few florets at a time until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Mix 1/4 cup vegetable stock with cornmeal in a bowl. Add soy sauce, ketchup, chile-garlic sauce, and salt.
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add onions, chile pepper, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for a few seconds. Add cornmeal mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining vegetable stock and cook until very thick, about 10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat.
Spoon sauce over fried cauliflower and toss slightly. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 2010.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

AIR-FRYER GOBI MANCHURIAN (INDIAN CHINESE CAULIFLOWER)

Air-Fryer Gobi Manchurian (Indian Chinese Cauliflower) image

Welcome to Chinese food that the Chinese have not even heard of! When the Hakka people migrated to India, they adapted their recipes to work with locally available ingredients. Thus was born Indian Chinese cooking. In the traditional recipe, the cauliflower is battered and deep-fried. But really, most of the taste is in the sauce, not the batter. This version is as tasty, but a lot less greasy than a typical Gobi Manchurian.

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups chopped cauliflower
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Steps:

For the cauliflower: In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, onion and bell pepper. Drizzle with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with the salt and turmeric. Stir until the cauliflower is well coated.
Place the cauliflower in the air-fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, stirring the cauliflower halfway through the cooking time.
Meanwhile, for the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and ginger.
Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

GOBI MANCHURIAN RECIPE BY TASTY

Gobi Manchurian Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, salt, flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, vegetable oil, water, cornstarch, oil, garlic, green onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, vinegar, chili sauce, tomato sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, lemon juice

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower florets
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
water
vegetable oil, for frying
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup green onion, minced
½ cup red bell pepper
½ cup yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
lemon juice, optional

Steps:

Add cauliflower florets and salt to a bowl and microwave for 5-7 minutes, or until the florets become soft.
Add flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic, salt, ginger, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce to a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Add water to the bowl in small amounts until the batter is thick and smooth. Add the cauliflower and mix until fully coated.
Heat oil in a pot to 425°F (220°C).
Add the coated cauliflower florets and deep fry until golden brown.
Transfer the fried cauliflower to a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with salt.
In a cup or small bowl, make the cornstarch slurry. Combine the water and cornstarch and mix until well combined.
In a large pan, heat oil and saute garlic on medium high heat. Add the green onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add the bell peppers and sauté for 7 minutes, or until the peppers are soft.
Add the vinegar, chili sauce, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and crushed pepper flakes, and mix well.
Add small amounts of the cornstarch water to the mixture and stir until the water becomes translucent. Add as much as you'd like, depending on how much gravy you want, but only go up to ½ cup (120 ml) of water to 4 tablespoons of cornstarch for maximum flavor.
Add the fried cauliflower and gently stir to coat it with the gravy. Add salt to taste and stir.
Serve with rice and top with optional lemon juice.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, use fresh, firm cauliflower florets. Avoid using florets that are too soft or wilted.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces: This will help ensure that the cauliflower cooks evenly.
Marinate the cauliflower: Marinating the cauliflower in a mixture of cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, and vinegar helps to tenderize the cauliflower and infuse it with flavor.
Deep-fry the cauliflower: Deep-frying the cauliflower until it is golden brown and crispy gives it a delicious texture.
Make the Manchurian sauce: The Manchurian sauce is what gives this dish its characteristic flavor. Be sure to use a good quality soy sauce and vinegar.
Toss the cauliflower in the Manchurian sauce: Once the cauliflower is cooked, toss it in the Manchurian sauce until it is evenly coated.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds: This adds a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Gobi Manchurian is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying vegetarian dish, give Gobi Manchurian a try!