Cauliflower Popcorn | Video
Crispy popcorns made with cauliflower florets. Perfect appetizer for your next gathering!
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Servings cups
Ingredients
Batter:
- ½ cup all purpose flour plain flour
- 3 tablespoons corn flour cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- Water
- Salt to taste
Cook cauliflower:
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- Water
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves
Fry cauliflower:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs I used panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Make batter:
- Place all purpose (plain) flour, corn flour and yogurt in a bowl. Season with salt.
- Add water to make smooth batter. Set aside.
Cook cauliflower:
- Boil water in a large pot. Season with salt. Add cauliflower florets. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Add ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder and coriander (cilantro) leaves.
- Toss to coat the florets in spices. Set aside.
Make cauliflower popcorn:
- Meanwhile, heat oil for deep frying over medium-high heat.
- Dip florets in batter, and roll in breadcrumbs. Deep fry cauliflower, in batches, until golden. Drain on an absorbent towel.
- Serve with your favorite dip.
Bake popcorns in oven:
- Preheat oven to 200 C or 400 F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Arrange the cauliflower florets coated in breadcrumbs in a single layer on the baking tray. Spray with oil.
- Bake, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes or until cauliflower popcorns are crispy and golden.
Make popcorns in air fryer:
- Preheat air fryer to 200 C or 400 F.
- Place cauliflower florets coated in breadcrumbs in the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook for about 15-18 minutes or until crispy, shaking every 5 minutes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g