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Gobi Manchurian with Ginger and Green Chilies

Name: Gobi Manchurian with Ginger and Green Chilies
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup cornflour; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Water, as required for coating; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped; 2-3 green chilies, sliced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt, to taste; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; Spring onion greens, sliced; Lime wedges

Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy and spicy Manchurian sauce, perfumed with ginger and green chilies.

4.8(839 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Gobi Manchurian with Ginger and Green Chilies — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cauliflower

For the Manchurian Sauce

For Garnishing

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 437 kcal
Protein: 7.4 g
Carbs: 47.7 g
Fat: 24.2 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1748 kcal
Protein: 29.5 g
Carbs: 190.9 g
Fat: 96.9 g
Fiber: 17 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 large cauliflower cut into florets	210	11	40	2	12
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
¼ cup cornflour	109	0.8	26	0.14	0.3
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
½ teaspoon black pepper	3	0.2	0.6	0.1	0.3
Water as required for coating	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for deep frying	600	0	0	68	0
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped	5	0.1	1	0.05	0.2
2-3 green chilies sliced	12	0.6	2.8	0.2	0.5
3 tablespoons soy sauce	30	3	2.4	0.05	0.2
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup	40	0.1	10	0	0.2
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce	15	0.3	3	0.1	0.2
1 tablespoon vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh coriander leaves chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0.01	0.1
Spring onion greens sliced	5	0.3	1.2	0.03	0.5
Lime wedges	5	0.1	1.8	0.02	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cauliflower

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, and black pepper.
2
Make batter
Gradually add water to make a smooth batter, similar to pancake batter.
3
Coat cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring an even coat.

Preparing the Manchurian Sauce

1
Heat oil and aromatics
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté ginger and chilies
Add the chopped ginger and sliced green chilies; sauté for about 2 minutes until aromatic.
Tip: Maintain a steady heat to avoid burning the ginger and chilies.
3
Add sauces and seasoning
Add the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, hot chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt; stir well.
Tip: Adding a splash of water to the sauce can help blend flavors perfectly.

How to Make Gobi Manchurian with Ginger and Green Chilies

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Deep Frying the Cauliflower
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the batter-coated cauliflower florets until golden brown and crisp.
2
Tossing in Sauce
Reduce the heat and add the fried cauliflower to the prepared sauce, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
3
Final Sauté
Stir fry everything on high heat for a minute to blend flavors.