Cauliflower pepper fry

 

Cauliflower ( Gobi ) pepper fry is a popular south Indian starter recipe which is made of with cauliflower which means Gobi florets and tossed with pepper masala . I had shared you this yummy delicious recipe with you all in step by step . 

⏱️Preparation time : 10 minutes 

⏲️Marination time : 30 minutes

🕰️Cooking time : 20 minutes

🔖Course : starter , sometimes as snack .

🍽️Servings : 2-3 members

🔖Serving temperature : hot

Ingredients :

• Cauliflower
• Maida - 1 cup
• Cornflour - 1/2 cup
• Onion 
• Bay leaf - 1
• Cinnamon - 1
• Cloves - 3
• Cardomom - 2
• Red chillies - 2
• Pepper 
• Cumin
• Fennel seeds 
• Ginger garlic paste
• Chilli powder
• Coriander powder
• Turmeric powder
• Oil 
• Salt 
• Coriander leaves
• Curry leaves

Method of preparation :

• Take a fresh cauliflower (Gobi) and peel the florets of it . 
• Don't make the florets fine pieces while peeling it . Make sure it should slight bigger as like you make for Gobi 65 . 
• Now , in bowl add the florets of cauliflower and add 1 teaspoon of salt and pour hot water in it
• This hot water procedure is to remove germs which are hidden in the crevices of Gobi .
• Soak for 5 minutes . Then strain the water . 
• Now , the cauliflower should be marinated for 30 minutes .
• Add 1 cup of maida , 1/2 cup of cornflour ,  1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder , 1 tablespoon of chilli powder and required amount of salt in a bowl  . ( You can adjust the spice according to your taste )
• To this add water to make a paste . It should not be to watery in consistence .
• In their ads the cauliflower florets and mix it with tag paste . All the cauliflower florets should be coasted well in the paste .
• It should be left for 30 minutes so meanwhile you can prepare pepper masala and gravy .
• For pepper masala , in blender add 1 tablespoon of pepper , 1 teaspoon cumin , 1/4 teaspoon of fennel seeds .
• If you more spice you can add 1 tablespoon of pepper or else add 2 teaspoon of pepper . 
• Now , grind all those , whatever you added in the blender . Make a powder and keep it aside . 
• In pan , add oil to fry the cauliflower which you Marinated . 
• Oil should 1/4 of the pan to fry the cauliflower (Gobi) deeply . 
• Now , add the marinated cauliflower in two batch which means don't add all the cauliflower at a same time . 
• Once the Gobi turns golden brown take off from the oil .
• In a pan , add 3 tablespoon of oil . In this add bay leaf , cinnamon , cardomom , cloves . ( Measurement which I mention above in ingredients column ) .
• Then , add 1 finely chopped onion . Saute it for 2 minutes . 
• Then , add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste . Cook for 2 minutes . 
• To this add  1 teaspoon of chilli powder , 1 teaspoon of coriander powder and salt required amount . Saute it well
• Add some water , just 3 tablespoon is enough to cook the masalas . 
• Once , the raw smell of masalas disappears , add the cauliflower and the pepper masala which you prepared . 
• Cook for 7-8 minutes . Once the color of cauliflower changes , add chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves . Finally turn off the burner . 

Our cauliflower pepper fry is ready ! 

Health tips : 

Cauliflower is rich in fiber , which is beneficial for overall health . If you are planning to reduce your weight take a limited portion of cauliflower in your diet . It strengthen the bones and prevent cancer . If you are having any health issues kindly refer your physician to add cauliflower in your diet .