Cauliflower 65 recipe is usually served as a starter or snack and is basically made by deep-frying cauliflower florets after coating them in a spicy batter. Cauliflower is known in India as gobi and as such, the dish is called gobi 65.
Cauliflower 65 dish is aromatic and tasty because of the chillies, curry leaves and other spices it is made with. There are many varieties for this dish and this particular recipe is incidentally great for vegans!
Gobi 65 is extremely popular among kids, and can be made in a jiffy!
Health benefits
Cauliflower 65 has many nutritional benefits as a result of the ingredients it is made with. Cauliflower for one is regarded as a very healthy food all over the world. It contains an abundant supply of phytochemicals that promote health and many anti-inflammatory compounds. It contains some nutrients that can help you ward off heart disease, cancer, and brain disease.
This dish will also give your body sulforaphane, which is known to fight and kill cancer cells and thus, slow the growth of tumor.
Ingredients
Corn flour: 3 tbsp
all purpose flour/ maida/ plain flour: 3 tbsp
ginger--finely chopped: 1 tbsp
pepper – crushed: ½ tsp
florets cauliflower (gobi): 15
Garam masala: ½ tsp
kashmiri chilli powder – red: 1 tsp
oil: 2 tsp
salt to taste
curry leaves – roughly chopped: 10
water or as needed: ½ cup
Oil for deep-frying
cumin seeds: 1 tsp
oil: 2 tsp
green chilli – sliced: 2
garlic cloves--finely chopped: 2
curry leaves: 7
kashmiri chilli powder – red: ¾ teaspoon
yogurt/ curd: ¼ cup
Garam masala: ¼ tsp
How To Make Cauliflower 65
- Blanch cauliflower florets, drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine corn flour and maida. Add salt, ginger, pepper, chopped curry leaves, garam masala, chilli powder and oil and crumble. Add water to make a smooth batter.
- Dip cauliflower florets into the batter to completely coat.
- Deep-fry the coated cauliflower florets. Occasionally stir until they turn crisp and golden brown.
- Place in paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Meanwhile, in a pan, heat oil that will be used for tempering.
- Splutter cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic, and green chilli. Sauté for a minute.
- Add garam masala, chilli powder and yogurt. Turn the heat to low and stir till the yoghurt is completely absorbed. Transfer the mixture over fried cauliflower.
- Garnish with onion rings and enjoy!
Cauliflower 65 Recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole or food storage container to keep it warm for hours together
Trivia
The word cauliflower is derived from the Latin word “caulis”, which means stem or stalk. This explains why some English people call it by its abbreviation.