How long does Gobi Manchurian take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Gobi Manchurian serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Gobi Manchurian vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Gobi Manchurian spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Gobi Manchurian?

250 grams Cauliflower, ½ Green Capsicum, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Maida, 2 tbsp Garlic, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Gobi Manchurian?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Gobi Manchurian?

About 236 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Gobi Manchurian

Name: Gobi Manchurian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 250 grams Cauliflower, Florets; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; 3 tbsp Maida; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; For Deep-Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; As Needed Salt; 1½ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Spring Onion, Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 3
92% liked
13 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Cauliflower Manchurian, Chinese Gobi Manchurian, Gobi Manchurian Dry · Veg · Snacks & Starters

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Gobi Manchurian, dry version: batter-fried cauliflower tossed in soy and tomato sauce with garlic and capsicum. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 minutes, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

19 items

3 people

Cauliflower, Florets250 grams
Corn Flour4 tbsp
Maida3 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
OilFor Deep-Frying
Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped½
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
SaltAs Needed
Sugar1½ tsp
Water¼ cup
Spring Onion, Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	236kcal	708kcal
Protein	4.3g	13g
Carbohydrate	32g	95g
Fat	11g	32g
Fibre	3.6g	11g
Sugar	6.8g	20g

Cookd masalas for cauliflower

Method

1
Blanch the cauliflower florets in hot water for 2 minutes.
Cauliflower
2
Prepare a batter by mixing all the ingredients listed under batter with some water.
Corn FlourMaidaBlack Pepper PowderSaltWater
3
Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter.
4
Deep fry them in hot oil until they turn crispy. Keep aside.
Oil
5
To make the Manchurian sauce, in a hot pan add oil, finely chopped garlic and fry for a minute. Add the finely chopped onion, green chilli, capsicum and continue to stir fry.
OilGarlicOnionGreen ChilliGreen Capsicum
6
Once the onion turns golden brown and the capsicum is cooked, add soy sauce, tomato sauce, chilli powder, salt and sugar.
Soy SauceTomato SauceRed Chilli PowderSaltSugar
7
Mix cornflour and water in a small bowl to make a slurry and add this to the pan. The sauce will start to thicken once the cornflour slurry is added. Add the chopped spring onion.
Corn FlourWaterSpring Onion
8
Add in the fried gobi and toss for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and serve it hot as an appetizer.

Before you start

How long does Gobi Manchurian take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Gobi Manchurian serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Gobi Manchurian vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Gobi Manchurian spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Gobi Manchurian?: 250 grams Cauliflower, ½ Green Capsicum, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Maida, 2 tbsp Garlic, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Gobi Manchurian?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Gobi Manchurian?: About 236 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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sarahFebruary 2022
I love this! The recepie was easy to make and it tasted delicious!! 😋
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Hepzibha BlessyApril 2022
Excellent dish thank you .
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medhaApril 2025
My husband loved making this dish. Yum
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SnehaSMarch 2025
used this kit hesitantly for my husband’s birthday to make gobi manchurian as my husband is very picky about how his manchurian should taste , this one blew both our mind. is very very easy to put together. such clear instructions. no more stress about over salt or any ingredients.
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AswinOctober 2024
yummy
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A Cookd cookJanuary 2024
yummy cauliflower Manchurian recipe
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Nandhini SreeOctober 2023
awesome 🥳
sakshi goelAugust 2023
hummre cauliflower ke pakodo mai. kurkure nhi bne balki narm bne haii. esse kyu
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pujithaJune 2023
can we use corn starch instead of corn flour?
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GayathriFebruary 2023
yummy!!!