๐ฅฆ๐ฅ โCrispy Gobi Manchurian โ the ultimate Indo-Chinese street-style snack with golden cauliflower tossed in bold, spicy, tangy Manchurian sauce.โ โจ๐
Crispy Gobi Manchurian is the ultimate Indo-Chinese street-food favorite ๐ฅฆ๐ฅ Golden, crunchy cauliflower florets tossed in a bold, spicy, and tangy Manchurian sauce create an addictive burst of flavor in every bite ๐ Perfect served dry as a snack or saucy with fried rice or noodles, itโs a vegan crowd-pleaser that never disappoints โจ
Sonakshi Goswami ๐
2/3/20262 min read


๐ฅฆ๐ฅ Crispy Gobi Manchurian
The ultimate Indo-Chinese street-style crunch with bold, saucy flavor โจ
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 thatโs totally addictive ๐๐ฅ 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 ๐ถ๏ธโจ Whether served dry as a starter or with extra sauce as a main, this vegan favorite is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser ๐ฅฆโค๏ธ
๐ Ingredients (Serves 4)
๐ฅฆ For Crispy Gobi:
Cauliflower florets โ 1 medium ๐ฅฆ
All-purpose flour โ ยฝ cup ๐พ
Cornflour โ ยผ cup ๐ฝ
Ginger-garlic paste โ 1 tsp ๐ง
PIKS Black Pepper Powder โ ยฝ tsp โซ
PIKS Lal Mirch Powder โ ยฝ tsp โค๏ธ
Salt โ to taste ๐ง
Water โ as needed ๐ง
Oil โ for deep frying ๐ข๏ธ
๐ถ๏ธ For Manchurian Sauce:
Oil โ 2 tbsp ๐ข๏ธ
Garlic โ 1ยฝ tbsp (finely chopped) ๐ง
Ginger โ 1 tbsp (finely chopped) ๐ง
Spring onion whites โ ยผ cup ๐ฑ
Capsicum โ ยผ cup (optional) ๐
Soy sauce โ 1ยฝ tbsp ๐ถ
Red chilli sauce โ 1 tbsp ๐ถ๏ธ
Tomato ketchup โ 1ยฝ tbsp ๐
Vinegar โ 1 tsp
PIKS Black Pepper Powder โ ยฝ tsp โซ
PIKS Kashmiri Lal Mirch Powder โ ยฝ tsp (for color) ๐ถ๏ธ
PIKS Garam Masala โ a pinch โจ
Sugar โ a pinch ๐ฌ
Salt โ to taste ๐ง
Cornflour โ 1 tsp (mixed with ยผ cup water) ๐ฝ๐ง
๐ฅ Method (Step-by-Step)
1๏ธโฃ Prepare the Cauliflower ๐ฅฆ
Wash cauliflower florets and blanch in hot salted water for 3โ4 minutes.
Drain well and pat dry โจ
2๏ธโฃ Make the Batter ๐ฅฃ
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 ๐
3๏ธโฃ Fry the Gobi ๐ฅ
Dip florets in batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden and crispy ๐ฅฆ๐ฅ
Remove and drain on paper towel.
(For extra crispiness, you can double-fry.) โจ
4๏ธโฃ Prepare Manchurian Sauce ๐ถ๏ธ
Heat oil in a wok on high flame ๐ฅ
Add garlic, ginger, and spring onion whites. Sautรฉ till aromatic ๐
Add capsicum and toss briefly ๐
Add soy sauce, chilli sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, and all PIKS spices ๐ถ๏ธโจ
Mix well and cook for 1โ2 minutes.
5๏ธโฃ Thicken the Sauce ๐ฅ
Add cornflour slurry and cook till sauce becomes glossy and thick โจ
6๏ธโฃ Toss & Finish ๐ฅฆ๐ฅ
Add fried gobi to the sauce and toss quickly on high flame till evenly coated ๐
Garnish with spring onion greens ๐ฑ
๐ก Pro Tips โจ
High flame tossing gives street-style flavor ๐ฅ
Kashmiri chilli adds color without extra heat ๐ถ๏ธ
Serve immediately to keep gobi crispy ๐ฅฆ
For gravy version, add extra water/stock before cornflour slurry ๐ฅฃ
Pairs perfectly with fried rice or noodles ๐๐
๐ฝ๏ธ Serving Ideas
Serve dry as:
Street-style starter ๐๏ธ
Party appetizer ๐
Serve with gravy as:
Main course with fried rice ๐
Noodles ๐
Hakka meals ๐ฝ๏ธ
Crunchy cauliflower, bold Manchurian sauce, and street-style spice โ this Crispy Gobi Manchurian brings pure Indo-Chinese magic to every bite. ๐ฅฆ๐ฅโจ
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