Air fryer gobi manchurian, a delicious Indo-Chinese dish, is a delightful blend of cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful, crispy batter, and tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce. This vegetarian dish is a healthier alternative to the traditional gobi manchurian, as it uses an air fryer instead of deep-frying the cauliflower florets, resulting in a healthier and less oily dish. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a tasty and healthy appetizer or a side dish to accompany their favorite Indian or Chinese meal. With its vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and irresistible flavors, air fryer gobi manchurian is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner.
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AIR-FRYER GOBI MANCHURIAN (INDIAN CHINESE CAULIFLOWER)
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
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
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
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
GOBI MANCHURIAN (CAULIFLOWER IN A SWEET SOUR SPICY SAUCE)
Gobi Manchurian is an Indian Chinese fried cauliflower food item popular in India. Gobi Manchurian is the result of the adaptation of Chinese cooking and seasoning techniques to suit Indian tastes.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut the cauliflower into medium to large size florets & wash them thoroughly. Allow them to dry completely before adding them to the batter. If there is any water remaining in the florets it will make the batter runny.
- Mix all batter ingredients together. Add the water last, slowly to create a fairly thick batter. Add the dry cauliflower florets & mix well so that each floret gets well coated with the batter. Marinate for between 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- When ready to make the dish, heat oil in a deep sided pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, lower the heat to medium and add the florets a few at a time deep frying until golden brown and crispy. Don't fry them on high flame as the cauliflower needs to be cooked from inside too.
- Remove on absorbent paper to drain any excess oil. Continue frying the remaining florets in similar manner. Keep these crunchy florets aside.
- In a small container, mix the soy sauce, ketchup, sriracha sauce and white vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Add ginger, garlic paste and white part of the spring onions. Saute for two minutes then add the sauce. Mix well and saute for 1 min until the sauce thickens. Add 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (reserve 1/2 tsp sesame seeds for garnishing) along with the salt & pepper, to taste.
- Just before serving, increase the heat to high and add the crunchy florets into the sauce. Stir fry for 2 mins so that the florets get well coated with the sauce. Garnish with the spring onion greens and remaining sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 635.4, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5, Protein 6.5
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Select a firm and fresh cauliflower with tightly packed florets. Avoid florets that are too soft or have brown spots.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Marinate the cauliflower: Marinating the cauliflower in a mixture of spices and sauces will add flavor and depth to the dish.
- Use a light coating of oil: This will help the cauliflower crisp up without becoming greasy.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature before adding the cauliflower.
- Cook the cauliflower in batches: Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook the cauliflower in batches to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Shake the air fryer basket: During cooking, shake the air fryer basket a few times to ensure that the cauliflower cooks evenly.
- Serve immediately: Serve the air fryer gobi Manchurian hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer gobi Manchurian is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It is a perfect blend of Indian and Chinese flavors. The cauliflower is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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