Sesame Cauliflower Bites
Crispy cauliflower florets are tossed in a tangy sauce to remind you of the restaurant style Gobi Manchurian.
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized cauliflower cut into florets
Ingredients for batter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch optional
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Ingredients for sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/3 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup salsa (I am using Tostitos Mild Salsa)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala/coriander powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1/2 lime juiced
Ingredients for garnish
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Grease the baking sheet with oil and line it with parchment paper
- In a bowl, add all purpose flour, corn starch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and water. Mix everything well to make a smooth batter without any lumps
- Cut the cauliflower into big bite size pieces. Add cauliflower florets to the bowl and coat them evenly with the batter
- Place the florets onto the baking sheet. Spread them evenly in a single layer; do not pile them on each other
- Bake them for 25-30 minutes at 450°F in the oven, flipping half way through
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the oil in the pan. Add cumin seeds and garlic. Sauté until fragrant
- Add diced onions
- Cook the onions for 7-8 minutes until they are golden brown
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, turmeric powder and garam masala/coriander powder. Mix well
- Add salsa, tomato ketchup and lime juice and cook for another 4-5 minutes
- Toss the baked cauliflower florets in the sauce and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes. This will allow the cauliflower to absorb all the flavours from the sauce
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds