Gobi Pepper FryCook

Gobi Pepper Fry

Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sidesSnacks & StartersVeganDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves3
Per serving245 cal
Spicehot

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Gobi Pepper Fry

Cook along

5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Ingredients

21 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • MaidaMaida¼ cup
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour¼ cup
  • SaltSalt½ tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • WaterWater6 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds¼ tsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped¼ tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Thinly Sliced1
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped½ cup
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder¼ tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder½ tsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves2 tbsp
  • CauliflowerCauliflower1
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • WaterWaterAs Needed

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy245kcal735kcal
Protein5.4g16g
Carbohydrate33g99g
Fat11g33g
Fibre5.1g15g
Sugar4.5g14g

Cookd masalas for cauliflower

Method

  1. 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. 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 PowderWaterBlack Pepper Powder

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the cauliflower on medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

    Sunflower Oil

  4. 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.

    Sunflower OilFennel SeedsGarlicGarlicCurry leavesGreen ChilliOnionTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSaltWaterBlack Pepper Powder

  5. 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 245 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

Nobody has shared how this one turned out yet. If you cook it, add a photo and a line for the next person.

Share how it turned out

Add a photo and a line for the next person who cooks it.

0/2000