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Palak Gobi Manchurian

Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersVeganDairy-free

Total35 min
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves2
Per serving460 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Palak Gobi Manchurian

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Palak gobi manchurian of cauliflower in spinach batter, fried and tossed in soy and tomato sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

22 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • WaterWaterFor soaking
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour¼ cup
  • WaterWaterAs needed
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • GingerGinger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped½ cup
  • Tomato SauceTomato Sauce1 tbsp
  • Soy SauceSoy Sauce½ tsp
  • SaltSalt1 pinch
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • Spring OnionSpring Onion, ChoppedFor garnish
  • Palak (Spinach)Palak (Spinach), Cleaned1
  • CauliflowerCauliflower, Florets1
  • MaidaMaida¼ cup
  • WaterWaterAs needed

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy460kcal920kcal
Protein9.5g19g
Carbohydrate54g108g
Fat25g49g
Fibre8.6g17g
Sugar8.2g16g

Cookd masalas for palak (spinach)

Method

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, and season it with salt. Add the cleaned spinach and boil for 20-25 seconds. Remove it into a bowl of cold water. Once it cools down, squeeze out the spinach and blend it into a smooth paste.

    SaltPalak (Spinach)Water

  2. 2

    In a bowl, add the cauliflower florets along with salt and turmeric powder. Immerse it in hot water, cover and rest for 5 minutes. Drain out the cauliflower from the water. Add 3 tbsp of the prepared palak paste and all the other ingredients and mix to coat evenly. Sprinkle water as needed.

    Turmeric PowderWaterSaltRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderCorn FlourWaterCauliflowerMaida

  3. 3

    Deep-fry on high heat for around 3 minutes until crisp. Remove from the oil and set aside.

    Sunflower Oil

  4. 4

    In another pan/wok, heat oil and add ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute for a few seconds until the colour starts to brown.

    Sunflower OilGingerGarlicGreen Chilli

  5. 5

    Add onion and saute for a minute, followed by tomato ketchup, soy sauce, black pepper powder and salt. Add the palak paste and saute for 3-4 minutes on high heat. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry. Add the fried gobi and coriander leaves. Mix & toss to coat evenly. Serve it as a starter/snack with toothpicks for an authentic street-food feel.

    OnionTomato SauceSoy SauceBlack Pepper PowderSaltCoriander LeavesSpring Onion

Before you start

How long does Palak Gobi Manchurian take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palak Gobi Manchurian serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palak Gobi Manchurian vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Palak 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 Palak Gobi Manchurian?
1 Palak (Spinach), ¼ cup Corn Flour, ¼ cup Maida, 1 Cauliflower, ½ tsp Soy Sauce, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Gobi Manchurian?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Palak Gobi Manchurian?
About 460 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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