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    Posted on: Oct 30, 2020 Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

    Baked Gobi Manchurian (vegan, gluten-free option)

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    Baked Gobi Manchurian that tastes just like the real thing without all the extra calories. Enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
    Baked Gobi Manchurian (vegan, gluten-free option)

    Gobi Manchurian is a must-order for me at any Indo-Chinese restaurant. I absolutely love it on its own and sometimes with rice also.

    What is Gobi Manchurian?

    Gobi Manchurian, also known as Cauliflower Manchurian, is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that's typically fried. The fried florets are tossed into a delicious Manchurian sauce resulting in the most delicious appetizer. Dry Gobi Manchurian has less sauce, but if you want a Gravy Cauliflower Manchurian, you can add more water.
    Baked Gobi Manchurian (vegan, gluten-free option)

    Tips on making Baked Gobi Manchurian

    • Boil the water and steam the florets
    • Dip the steamed florets into a batter
    • Bake the cauliflower florets in the oven
    • Prep the ingredients ahead of time for the Manchurian sauce
    • Make the sauce
    • Add the baked cauliflower to the sauce. Toss and enjoy!

    Baked Gobi Manchurian (vegan, gluten-free option)

    Can I make Cauliflower Manchurian gluten-free?

    Absolutely! Simply replace the Desi atta (durum flour) with a gluten-free flour such as All-Purpose Gluten-Free flour, Almond Flour, Rice Flour, or you may try one you like. Also, be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce/tamari.
    Baked Gobi Manchurian (vegan, gluten-free option)

    Baked Gobi Manchurian is:

    Crispy
    Scrumptious
    Flavorful
    Saucy
    Baked, NOT Fried
    Vegan
    Gluten-Free option (use GF flour to coat cauliflower)
    Baked Gobi Manchurian (vegan, gluten-free option)

    How to make Baked Gobi Manchurian recipe step by step?

    Steam and Bake Cauliflower

    1. Heat up a large pot of water to steam the cauliflower.
    2. Cut cauliflower into medium size florets.
    3. Once the water is boiling, salt the water slightly and add the cauliflower to the boiling water.
    4. Steam the cauliflower for 3-4 minutes. Drain.
    5. Transfer to a bowl. Let the cauliflower cool.

    6. Prepare a batter for the cauliflower. See the batter ingredients below.
    7. Once the cauliflower slightly cools, add the steamed cauliflower to the batter.
    8. Coat well.
    9. Transfer the coated cauliflower to a baking sheet. Spray with avocado oil. I used parchment paper, but you can bake the cauliflower without it. Bake for 40 minutes at 425 degrees - flipping halfway and spraying again with avocado oil. Once the cauliflower is done baking, prepare the sauce.

    Prepare the Manchurian Sauce

    1. Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, red onion, and white portion of the scallions.

    2. Heat up a wok on medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Saute for 1 minute.
    3. Add the red onion and white scallions. Saute for 3 minutes or until slightly golden.
    4. Add the soy sauce, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, and red chili sauce ( I like Ching's or Siracha works).
    5. Stir around for a minute.

    6. Prepare a cornstarch slurry and add it to the sauce. This will help thicken up the sauce slightly and add a glossy shine.
    7. Stir well for a minute.
    8. Add the baked cauliflower. Gently toss florets into the sauce making sure everything is well-coated. Cook for 2 minutes max.
    9. Top with chopped green scallions. Stir.

    Enjoy Hot!

    Recipe Card

    Baked Gobi Manchurian

    Vegan, Gluten-Free option
    Baked Gobi Manchurian that tastes just like the real thing without all the extra calories. Enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Sides
    Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
    Servings: 4 people
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Calories: 226kcal
    Author: Nisha

    Ingredients

    for steaming cauliflower

    • a large pot of water
    • season with salt

    for cauliflower batter

    • 1 head cauliflower, cut into medium florets
    • ΒΌ cup + 2 tbsp desi atta, any flour works, including gluten-free
    • 2 tablespoon corn starch
    • Β½ cup water
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper

    for corn starch slurry

    • 1 tablespoon corn starch
    • Β½ cup water

    for Manchurian sauce

    • 1 Β½ tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 inch ginger, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 green chili, finely chopped
    • Β½ medium red onion, finely chopped
    • ΒΌ white scallions, finely chopped
    • to taste black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
    • 2 tablespoon ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon tamari, gluten-free
    • 2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
    • add corn starch slurry
    • add baked cauliflower
    • Β½ cup scallions, chopped
    • spray avocado oil on florets before baking, flipping half-way - spray again

    Instructions

    Steam and Bake Cauliflower

    • Heat up a large pot of water to steam the cauliflower.
    • Cut cauliflower into medium size florets.
    • Once the water is boiling, salt the water slightly and add the cauliflower to the boiling water.
    • Steam the cauliflower for 3-4 minutes. Drain.
    • Transfer to a bowl. Let the cauliflower cool.
    • Prepare a batter for the cauliflower. See the batter ingredients below.
    • Once the cauliflower slightly cools, add the steamed cauliflower to the batter.
    • Coat well.
    • Transfer the coated cauliflower to a baking sheet. Spray with avocado oil. I used parchment paper, but you can bake the cauliflower without it. Bake for 40 minutes at 425 degrees - flipping halfway and spraying again with avocado oil. Once the cauliflower is done baking, prepare the sauce.

    Prepare the Manchurian Sauce

    • Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, red onion, and white portion of the scallions.
    • Heat up a wok on medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Saute for 1 minute.
    • Add the red onion and white scallions. Saute for 3 minutes or until slightly golden.
    • Add the soy sauce, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, and red chili sauce ( I like Ching's or Siracha works).
    • Stir around for a minute.
    • Prepare a cornstarch slurry and add it to the sauce. This will help thicken up the sauce slightly and add a glossy shine.
    • Stir well for a minute.
    • Add the baked cauliflower. Gently toss florets into the sauce making sure everything is well-coated. Cook for 2 minutes max.
    • Top with chopped green scallions. Stir.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 389mgPotassium: 662mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Cauliflower, Manchurian
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    1. Anita S. says

      October 31, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely loved this! It was so easy and so delicious! A definite keeper recipe!

      Reply
    2. Anu Raju says

      November 17, 2020 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe and more importantly, my husband, who loves indochinese couldnt tell that this was the usual fried kind. Perfect app for a dinner party!

      Reply
    3. P says

      December 04, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this recipe was just like the restaurants/weddings! My roommate even said it smelled like an Indian wedding in our apartment. First recipe I've tried of Nisha's and will be trying many more!!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        December 04, 2020 at 9:26 pm

        Thank you so much! So glad you liked it. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Jeeniya says

      December 14, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      so damn delicious. heaven in my mouth! so good. thank you! i actually added some chopped capsicum with onions πŸ˜€ thank you!!

      Reply
    5. Rupa says

      January 18, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      This manchurian recipe is so good! The manchurian sauce is on point. Nisha does it again!

      Reply
    6. MP says

      February 15, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I used frozen cauliflower florets and it came out perfectly. Love your easy to follow recipes!

      Reply
    7. Sumita says

      November 10, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      This was easy, quick, and delicious. Used my air fryer to crisp the battered gobi instead of the oven, still came out wonderful. Our family loved it! Thanks!

      Reply

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