How long does Gobi Pepper Fry take?

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

How many people does Gobi Pepper Fry serve?

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

Is Gobi Pepper Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Gobi Pepper Fry spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Pepper Fry?

1 Cauliflower, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, ¼ cup Maida, ¼ cup Corn Flour, ½ cup Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Gobi Pepper Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Gobi Pepper Fry?

About 246 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Gobi Pepper Fry

Name: Gobi Pepper Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower; As Needed Water; ¼ cup Maida; ¼ cup Corn Flour; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 tbsp Water; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

30 min
hot
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 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 pepper gobi fry, gobi milagu varuval · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Gobi pepper fry: batter-fried cauliflower tossed with fennel, garlic, curry leaves, onion and black pepper. Spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

Cauliflower1
WaterAs Needed
Maida¼ cup
Corn Flour¼ cup
Salt½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Water6 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped¼ tsp
Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced1
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: wheat.

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	246kcal	738kcal
Protein	5.3g	16g
Carbohydrate	33g	100g
Fat	11g	33g
Fibre	5.1g	15g
Sugar	4.7g	14g

Cookd masalas for cauliflower

Method

1
Put the cauliflower florets into a bowl and cover with hot water. Cover with a lid and set aside for 5 minutes.
CauliflowerWater
2
Drain the cauliflower and add it to a bowl. Add the maida, cornflour, salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder and salt. Mix until there is an even coating on the cauliflower pieces. Sprinkle water as required.
MaidaCorn FlourSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderWater
3
Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the cauliflower on medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Oil
4
Heat oil in a pan and add the fennel seeds, followed by the curry leaves, garlic, green chilli and onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Add the powdered spices and salt. Saute for 1 minute, then add a splash of water.
OilFennel SeedsCurry leavesGarlicGarlicGreen ChilliOnionTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltWater
5
Add the fried cauliflower and toss until evenly coated. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves, and give it a final toss.
Lemon JuiceCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Gobi Pepper Fry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Gobi Pepper Fry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Gobi Pepper Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Gobi Pepper Fry spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Pepper Fry?: 1 Cauliflower, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, ¼ cup Maida, ¼ cup Corn Flour, ½ cup Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Gobi Pepper Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Gobi Pepper Fry?: About 246 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.