๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿ”ฅ โ€œCrispy Gobi Manchurian โ€“ the ultimate Indo-Chinese street-style snack with golden cauliflower tossed in bold, spicy, tangy Manchurian sauce.โ€ โœจ๐Ÿ˜‹

Crispy Gobi Manchurian is the ultimate Indo-Chinese street-food favorite ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿ”ฅ Golden, crunchy cauliflower florets tossed in a bold, spicy, and tangy Manchurian sauce create an addictive burst of flavor in every bite ๐Ÿ˜ Perfect served dry as a snack or saucy with fried rice or noodles, itโ€™s a vegan crowd-pleaser that never disappoints โœจ

Sonakshi Goswami ๐Ÿ’ž

2/3/20262 min read

๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿ”ฅ Crispy Gobi Manchurian

The ultimate Indo-Chinese street-style crunch with bold, saucy flavor โœจ

Crispy Gobi Manchurian is one of the most loved Indo-Chinese street foods โ€” crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and tossed in a spicy, tangy, garlicky sauce thatโ€™s totally addictive ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ”ฅ 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 ๐ŸŒถ๏ธโœจ Whether served dry as a starter or with extra sauce as a main, this vegan favorite is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser ๐Ÿฅฆโค๏ธ

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Serves 4)

๐Ÿฅฆ For Crispy Gobi:

  • Cauliflower florets โ€“ 1 medium ๐Ÿฅฆ

  • All-purpose flour โ€“ ยฝ cup ๐ŸŒพ

  • Cornflour โ€“ ยผ cup ๐ŸŒฝ

  • Ginger-garlic paste โ€“ 1 tsp ๐Ÿง„

  • PIKS Black Pepper Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp โšซ

  • PIKS Lal Mirch Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp โค๏ธ

  • Salt โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚

  • Water โ€“ as needed ๐Ÿ’ง

  • Oil โ€“ for deep frying ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ For Manchurian Sauce:

  • Oil โ€“ 2 tbsp ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

  • Garlic โ€“ 1ยฝ tbsp (finely chopped) ๐Ÿง„

  • Ginger โ€“ 1 tbsp (finely chopped) ๐Ÿง„

  • Spring onion whites โ€“ ยผ cup ๐ŸŒฑ

  • Capsicum โ€“ ยผ cup (optional) ๐ŸŒˆ

  • Soy sauce โ€“ 1ยฝ tbsp ๐Ÿถ

  • Red chilli sauce โ€“ 1 tbsp ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • Tomato ketchup โ€“ 1ยฝ tbsp ๐Ÿ…

  • Vinegar โ€“ 1 tsp

  • PIKS Black Pepper Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp โšซ

  • PIKS Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp (for color) ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • PIKS Garam Masala โ€“ a pinch โœจ

  • Sugar โ€“ a pinch ๐Ÿฌ

  • Salt โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚

  • Cornflour โ€“ 1 tsp (mixed with ยผ cup water) ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿ’ง

๐Ÿ”ฅ Method (Step-by-Step)

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Cauliflower ๐Ÿฅฆ

Wash cauliflower florets and blanch in hot salted water for 3โ€“4 minutes.
Drain well and pat dry โœจ

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Batter ๐Ÿฅฃ

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 ๐Ÿ˜

3๏ธโƒฃ Fry the Gobi ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Dip florets in batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden and crispy ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Remove and drain on paper towel.
(For extra crispiness, you can double-fry.) โœจ

4๏ธโƒฃ Prepare Manchurian Sauce ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Heat oil in a wok on high flame ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Add garlic, ginger, and spring onion whites. Sautรฉ till aromatic ๐Ÿ˜
Add capsicum and toss briefly ๐ŸŒˆ

Add soy sauce, chilli sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, and all PIKS spices ๐ŸŒถ๏ธโœจ
Mix well and cook for 1โ€“2 minutes.

5๏ธโƒฃ Thicken the Sauce ๐Ÿฅ„

Add cornflour slurry and cook till sauce becomes glossy and thick โœจ

6๏ธโƒฃ Toss & Finish ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Add fried gobi to the sauce and toss quickly on high flame till evenly coated ๐Ÿ˜
Garnish with spring onion greens ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips โœจ

  • High flame tossing gives street-style flavor ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  • Kashmiri chilli adds color without extra heat ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • Serve immediately to keep gobi crispy ๐Ÿฅฆ

  • For gravy version, add extra water/stock before cornflour slurry ๐Ÿฅฃ

  • Pairs perfectly with fried rice or noodles ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿš

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serving Ideas

Serve dry as:

  • Street-style starter ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

  • Party appetizer ๐ŸŽ‰

Serve with gravy as:

  • Main course with fried rice ๐Ÿš

  • Noodles ๐Ÿœ

  • Hakka meals ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Crunchy cauliflower, bold Manchurian sauce, and street-style spice โ€” this Crispy Gobi Manchurian brings pure Indo-Chinese magic to every bite. ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿ”ฅโœจ

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