Chilli Gobi - Get the party started with these sweet and spicy cauliflower bites that are easy to prep and super flavorful. Fried cauliflower is coated in classic Indo-Chinese sauce to create spicy Indian style appetizer with a Chinese twist.
I have never ever been a huge fan of cauliflower. But I do love them when loaded with mouthwatering flavors like in this aloo gobi, gobi 65 and lentils kale cauliflower curry.
I’m not sure if I have mentioned this before. Contrary to my dislike towards cauliflower (gobi), I literally love the classic Indo-Chinese sweet and spicy flavor combo. The good news is I’ve a crispy, colorful and utterly delicious cauliflower recipe to share with you. An amazingly delicious appetizer recipe that also happens to be a great side dish for fried rice or even roti.
Alright, let’s focus on this chilli gobi recipe for now.
Start by making a smooth batter with all purpose flour, cornflour, red chili powder and enough salt. I like to add a good amount of chilli powder as we’ll be using sweet tomato sauce to make the stir fry sauce. Make sure the batter is lump-free and smooth. Now, we’ll coat the cauliflower florets with this batter and deep fry until golden.
While the cauliflower florets are turning golden, make the stir-fry sauce. To make this super simple sauce, you just need to stir-fry ginger, garlic and green chilies followed by sautéing the veggies (onions + bell peppers + spring onions). Make sure the veggies retain their crispness.
Next up, the sauces that add Chinese flavors to this Indian dish. Tomato sauce, soy sauce, red chili sauce, vinegar and a touch of sugar. With the stir-fry sauce, we’re looking for a thick consistency. So add in cornflour paste which is simply a mixture of cornflour and water.
Now the final part of this chilli gobi recipe. Toss fried cauliflower in the stir-fry sauce and garnish with spring onions. You have a vibrant and super delicious appetizer for your next gathering. These crispy, sweet and spicy bites are totally addicting.
More Cauliflower recipes:
- Restaurant Style Gobi (Cauliflower) 65
- Gobi Manchurian
- Aloo Gobi
- Cauliflower and Potato Curry
- Cauliflower Crust Pizza
- Lentils Kale Cauliflower Curry
- Cauliflower Steak with Avocado Hollandaise
- Crispy Cauliflower Wings
- Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Cauliflower Popcorn
- Tandoori Cauliflower | Tandoori Gobi
Chilli Gobi | Chilli Cauliflower | Video
Ingredients
To fry cauliflower:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour plain flour
- ¼ cup cornflour
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- Salt to taste
- Oil to deep fry
Cornflour paste:
- 2 teaspoon cornflour
- Water
Chilli gobi:
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 green chilies finely chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper capsicum, diced
- ¼ cup chopped white part of spring onions scallions
- ¼ cup tomato sauce ketchup
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Spring onions chopped, to garnish
Instructions
Fry cauliflower:
- Place flour, cornflour and red chili powder in a bowl. Add water little by little and stir until thick and smooth.Ideally, the batter need pouring consistency. Add cauliflower florets. Toss and coat the florets with the batter.
- Meanwhile, heat oil for deep frying in a large pan. Add cauliflower. Fry until golden. Drain on an absorbent towel. Set aside.
Cornflour paste:
- Place cornflour in a small bowl. Add water little by little, and stir to make smooth paste. Set aside.
Chilli gobi:
- Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and green chilies. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add onion, bell peppers and white part of spring onions. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until tender but crispy.
- Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, red chili sauce, vinegar and sugar. Stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add cornflour paste. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in fried cauliflower florets. Garnish with chopped spring onions.
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Notes
- Chilli gobi is spicier than gobi manchurian. So add more or less red chili sauce depending on your taste
Nutrition
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