Gobhi Pepper Fry is a lip-smacking appetizer that can be the highlight of parties and dinners hosted by you. The dish carries a unique spicy flavour because of the black pepper powder added to it in generous amounts. Cauliflower florets are first deep-fried to make them crispy. Next a masala is prepared with onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and a melange of spices. Deep-fried florets are then coated in the masala properly to make the final dish. Gobhi Pepper Fry is best served after garnishing it with some spring onions. You can serve this recipe as a snack with a beverage of your choice. This cauliflower recipe is perfect to be served at family get togethers, kitty parties and game nights. This delicious gobhi snack will be prepared in just 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients. You can even add some sesame seeds to the dish to add some extra flavours. If you love honey chilli potato or gobhi manchurian, then this recipe too will be loved by you for sure. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be.
Ingredients of Gobhi Pepper Fry
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1/4 cup corn flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 capsicum (green pepper)
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mango powder
- salt as required
- 1/2 cup refined flour
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion
- 1 inch chopped ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoon chopped spring onions
How to make Gobhi Pepper Fry
Step 1 Blanch the veggiesBoil water in a pot, add cauliflower florets to it along with some salt and blanch them for 3-4 minutes. Now strain the water and pour cold water on the florets. Drain the excess water and collect the florets in a bowl.
Step 2 Prepare the batterAdd refined flour, corn flour, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp turmeric and salt in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup water firstly and mix well to prepare a slurry. The slurry should be neither too thick, nor too thin. Add 2-3 tbsp more water, if needed.
Step 3 Fry the floretsAdd the blanched florets to the batter and mix well to coat them properly in the batter. Now heat oil in a kadhai and drop the florets one by one in it. Deep fry the florets until crispy and golden brown in colour.
Step 4 Prepare the masalaHeat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and let them splutter for a minute. Now add chopped onion to the pan and mix well. Add chopped ginger, garlic and capsicum. Saute the ingredients on a high flame for 3-4 minutes. Now add coriander powder, dry mango powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder and salt as per taste. Add tomato ketchup and mix well to prepare a masala.
Step 5 Add the fried floretsNow add the fried florets to the prepared masala. Toss a bit to coat the florets in the masala. Stir fry on high heat for two minutes.
Step 6 Ready to be servedGarnish with chopped spring onions and serve