Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

cauliflower

cut into florets

1 unit

tomato

chopped

1 unit

capsicum

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

2 unit

green onions

chopped

2 unit

green chillies

chopped

6 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

2 tbsp

soya sauce

2 tbsp

tomato sauce

1 tsp

ginger garlic paste

1 tsp

ajinomoto

1 tsp

salt

to taste

0.25 cup

plain flour

1 unit

oil

for frying

Step 1
~2 min

Cut cauliflower into small florets.

Step 2
~2 min

Chop the onions, tomatoes, and capsicum.

Step 3
~2 min

Finely chop the garlic and green chilies.

Step 4
~2 min

In a bowl, mix plain flour with ginger garlic paste and salt.

Step 5
~2 min

Add water to make a thick batter that coats the cauliflower florets well.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the cauliflower florets to the batter.

Step 7
~2 min

Deep fry the coated florets in hot oil until light brown.

Step 8
~2 min

In a wok or pan, heat a little oil.

Step 9
~2 min

Add chopped garlic and fry until fragrant.

Step 10
~2 min

Add chopped onions and fry until cooked.

Step 11
~2 min

Add green chilies, capsicum, and tomatoes to the wok.

Step 12
~2 min

Sauté the vegetables until slightly softened.

Step 13
~2 min

Add ajinomoto, salt, soya sauce, and tomato sauce to the vegetables.

Step 14
~2 min

Mix well to combine the sauces with the vegetables.

Step 15
~2 min

Add the fried cauliflower florets to the wok and coat them well with the sauce.

Step 16
~2 min

Garnish with spring onion greens.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your preferred spice level.

For a softer cauliflower texture, blanch the florets before frying.

Serve immediately to maintain the crispiness of the cauliflower.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time, but the cauliflower should be fried just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a snack or appetizer.

Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Schezwan Fried Rice
Hakka Noodles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

A popular Indo-Chinese dish often served at parties and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack Time
Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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