π₯¦π₯ βCrispy Gobi Manchurian β the ultimate Indo-Chinese street-style snack with golden cauliflower tossed in bold, spicy, tangy Manchurian sauce.β β¨π
Crispy Gobi Manchurian is the ultimate Indo-Chinese street-food favorite π₯¦π₯ Golden, crunchy cauliflower florets tossed in a bold, spicy, and tangy Manchurian sauce create an addictive burst of flavor in every bite π Perfect served dry as a snack or saucy with fried rice or noodles, itβs a vegan crowd-pleaser that never disappoints β¨
Sonakshi Goswami π
2/3/20262 min read


π₯¦π₯ Crispy Gobi Manchurian
The ultimate Indo-Chinese street-style crunch with bold, saucy flavor β¨
Crispy Gobi Manchurian is one of the most loved Indo-Chinese street foods β crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and tossed in a spicy, tangy, garlicky sauce thatβs totally addictive ππ₯ Golden cauliflower florets coated in a light batter are fried till crisp, then tossed in a glossy Manchurian sauce bursting with flavor. The real magic comes from PIKS Spices, which add depth, balance, and that restaurant-style punch πΆοΈβ¨ Whether served dry as a starter or with extra sauce as a main, this vegan favorite is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser π₯¦β€οΈ
π Ingredients (Serves 4)
π₯¦ For Crispy Gobi:
Cauliflower florets β 1 medium π₯¦
All-purpose flour β Β½ cup πΎ
Cornflour β ΒΌ cup π½
Ginger-garlic paste β 1 tsp π§
PIKS Black Pepper Powder β Β½ tsp β«
PIKS Lal Mirch Powder β Β½ tsp β€οΈ
Salt β to taste π§
Water β as needed π§
Oil β for deep frying π’οΈ
πΆοΈ For Manchurian Sauce:
Oil β 2 tbsp π’οΈ
Garlic β 1Β½ tbsp (finely chopped) π§
Ginger β 1 tbsp (finely chopped) π§
Spring onion whites β ΒΌ cup π±
Capsicum β ΒΌ cup (optional) π
Soy sauce β 1Β½ tbsp πΆ
Red chilli sauce β 1 tbsp πΆοΈ
Tomato ketchup β 1Β½ tbsp π
Vinegar β 1 tsp
PIKS Black Pepper Powder β Β½ tsp β«
PIKS Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder β Β½ tsp (for color) πΆοΈ
PIKS Garam Masala β a pinch β¨
Sugar β a pinch π¬
Salt β to taste π§
Cornflour β 1 tsp (mixed with ΒΌ cup water) π½π§
π₯ Method (Step-by-Step)
1οΈβ£ Prepare the Cauliflower π₯¦
Wash cauliflower florets and blanch in hot salted water for 3β4 minutes.
Drain well and pat dry β¨
2οΈβ£ Make the Batter π₯£
In a bowl, mix flour, cornflour, ginger-garlic paste, PIKS Black Pepper, PIKS Lal Mirch, and salt.
Add water gradually to make a medium-thick batter π
3οΈβ£ Fry the Gobi π₯
Dip florets in batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden and crispy π₯¦π₯
Remove and drain on paper towel.
(For extra crispiness, you can double-fry.) β¨
4οΈβ£ Prepare Manchurian Sauce πΆοΈ
Heat oil in a wok on high flame π₯
Add garlic, ginger, and spring onion whites. SautΓ© till aromatic π
Add capsicum and toss briefly π
Add soy sauce, chilli sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, and all PIKS spices πΆοΈβ¨
Mix well and cook for 1β2 minutes.
5οΈβ£ Thicken the Sauce π₯
Add cornflour slurry and cook till sauce becomes glossy and thick β¨
6οΈβ£ Toss & Finish π₯¦π₯
Add fried gobi to the sauce and toss quickly on high flame till evenly coated π
Garnish with spring onion greens π±
π‘ Pro Tips β¨
High flame tossing gives street-style flavor π₯
Kashmiri chilli adds color without extra heat πΆοΈ
Serve immediately to keep gobi crispy π₯¦
For gravy version, add extra water/stock before cornflour slurry π₯£
Pairs perfectly with fried rice or noodles ππ
π½οΈ Serving Ideas
Serve dry as:
Street-style starter ποΈ
Party appetizer π
Serve with gravy as:
Main course with fried rice π
Noodles π
Hakka meals π½οΈ
Crunchy cauliflower, bold Manchurian sauce, and street-style spice β this Crispy Gobi Manchurian brings pure Indo-Chinese magic to every bite. π₯¦π₯β¨
Thank Youπ€
