Palak Gobi Manchurian
- 35 min
- medium
- Serves 2
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
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.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 461kcal | 922kcal |
| Protein | 9.3g | 19g |
| Carbohydrate | 54g | 108g |
| Fat | 25g | 49g |
| Fibre | 8.4g | 17g |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17g |
Cookd masalas for palak (spinach)
Method
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.
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.
Deep-fry on high heat for around 3 minutes until crisp. Remove from the oil and set aside.
In another pan/wok, heat oil and add ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute for a few seconds until the colour starts to brown.
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.
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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