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Gobi 65 Recipe – Crispy Cauliflower 65 – Vegetarian Indian Snack

Prep Time40 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

Gobi 65 Recipe | Crispy Cauliflower 65 | Vegetarian Indian Snack

 Cauliflower - 1 head (20-25 pieces)
 Salt - 1/2 tsp
 Boiling Water - 4 cups
 Yogurt / Curd - 2 Tbsp
 Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
 Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
 Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
 Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
 Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
 Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
 Cilantro - 2 Tbsp (finely chopped)
 Oil - 1 tsp
 Salt - 1/2 tsp
 Corn Flour - 1/4 cup
 Rice Flour - 1/4 cup
 Oil (for frying)
Tempering:
 Oil - 3 tsp
 Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
 Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
 Dried Red Chilli - 2 qty. (broken)
 Curry Leaves - 15-20 qty.
 Yogurt / Curd - 1 Tbsp
 Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
 Salt - 1/4 tsp
 Cilantro - 2 Tbsp (finely chopped)
Blanching the Cauliflower:
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1) In a large bowl, add all of the cauliflower florets and 1/2 tsp salt.

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2) Pour 4 cups of boiling water and allow the cauliflower to blanch for 5 minutes.

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3) After 5 minutes, drain the water and set the florets aside in the bowl.

Cauliflower 65 Fry Batter:
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1) In a large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup corn flour, and 1/4 cup rice flour.

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2) Mix everything together thoroughly.

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3) Add the blanched & drained cauliflower. Mix until all of the cauliflower is evenly coated.

PRO TIP: If the batter seems too thick, add 1-3 tsp of water to help coat the cauliflower evenly.

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4) In a large frying pan over med/high heat, add enough oil to deep fry the cauliflower.

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5) Once the oil is up to temperature (375F - 400F), add the battered cauliflower and fry for 7-10 mins until golden and crispy.

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6) Set the fried pieces aside on a paper towel.

Cauliflower 65 Tempering:
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1) In a large pan over med/high heat, add 3 tsp oil and splutter 1/2 tsp cumin seeds.

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2) Add 2 dried red chilis (broken), 15-20 curry leaves. 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, & 1 Tbsp yogurt. Mix everything well.

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3) Turn off heat, and then add 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro.

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4) Add the fried cauliflower and mix until everything is evenly coated.

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5) Plate right away and enjoy!