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Cauliflower fry/Gobi fry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Cauliflower fry is a crispy appetizer. It’s famous street food in India, also takes place on all special occasions, get-togethers and potluck. Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable we can prepare lots of verities like Gobi Manchurian, Pakora, Gobi Matar, Kurma, Gobi paratha, and many more, Cauliflower fry is a simple and quick dish.  Cauliflower florets are blended with maida, cornflour, chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, and deep-fried in hot oil. 

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cauliflower fry, gobi fry
Author: Sivagami Meganathan
Ingredients
  • 1 Medium Size Cauliflower (300 grams)
  • 4 tsp Maida flour
  • 4 tsp Cornflour
  • 2 tsp Rice flour
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 pinch Orange food color (optional)
  • Curry leaves few
  • Green chili few
  • Salt as needed
  • Oil for deep frying
Instructions
  1. In a pan add water and bring it to a boil.

  2. Add 1 tsp of salt to it.

  3. Clean the cauliflower and cut it into medium size florets, add the florets in boiling water.

  4. Cook for 2 minutes, drain it with a colander and keep it aside.

  5. In a bowl add 4 tsp maida flour, 4 tsp cornflour, 2 tsp rice flour, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and required salt.

  6. And add 1 pinch of orange food colour, mixed with 2 tsp of water.

  7. Add water little by little and make a medium thick batter.

  8. Add the cauliflower to the batter and mix until the batter-coated well.

  9. Heat oil for deep frying.

  10. Add cauliflower florets one by one.

  11. Fry on a medium-high flame for 2 or 3 minutes and flip it occasionally.

  12. Add a few curry leaves and green chilis.

  13. Fry till the cauliflower becomes crispy and golden in colour.

  14. Drain with a paper towel.

  15. Serve hot.