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Palak Gobi Manchurian

Palak Gobi Manchurian

  • 35 min
  • medium
  • Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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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.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

2 people
  • WaterAs needed
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Palak (Spinach), Cleaned1
  • Cauliflower, Florets1
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • WaterFor soaking
  • Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Maida¼ cup
  • Corn Flour¼ cup
  • WaterAs needed
  • OilFor Deep Frying
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
  • Tomato Sauce1 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce½ tsp
  • Salt1 pinch
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • Spring Onion, ChoppedFor garnish

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy461kcal922kcal
Protein9.3g19g
Carbohydrate54g108g
Fat25g49g
Fibre8.4g17g
Sugar8.3g17g

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.

    WaterSaltPalak (Spinach)

  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.

    CauliflowerSaltTurmeric PowderWaterRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderMaidaCorn FlourWater

  3. 3

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

    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.

    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 Maida, ¼ cup Corn Flour, 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 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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