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 Gobi 65

Crispy and spicy fried cauliflower it can be served as an appetizer, side dish or as a snack. This is the vegetarian version of chicken 65 and is quick and simple.



Ingredients
Cauliflower florets- 3 cups

1)Corn Starch- 1/3 cup
All purpose flour/maida- 1/2 cup
Kashmiri chilly powder-11/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste- 11/2 tsp
Garam Masala- 1 tsp
Chilly garlic paste- 3 tsp
Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander power- 1/2 tsp
Soya sauce- 1 tsp

For garnish
Onion- 1 medium
Bell pepper- 1/2
Coriander leaves- a little
Cumin Powder - a pinch
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few(optional)
Lemon juice- a few drops





Cut cauliflower into small pieces.Sprinkle salt and pepper powder and put into micro wave in high for two minutes or just drop into boiling water for a minute and drain(Only half cooked the florets).
Mix all the ingredients listed under one to make a smooth batter. Batter should be similar to bhajis  or pakodas.Heat oil in a pan. Dip cauliflower florets in the batter and deep fry in batches medium flame till crispy. Drain and place on paper towels.
Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and saute onion till golden brown. Add bell peppers and saute for two minutes. Add cumin powder and garam masala( optional) and add in the fried cauliflower and sprinkle coriander leaves and lemon juice.Serve warm.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy..

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  1. Rookie QookieJune 12, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Spice and wud go gr8 with rice :)

    Cheers,
    Reshmi

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  2. julieJune 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Yummy gobi 65!!Sounds a real appetizer,nice twist to chicken 65..

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  3. Priya (elaichii)June 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Looks so crispy and mouth watering!
    www.elaichii.blogspot.com

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  4. divyaJune 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    This looks inviting and delicious...

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  5. My Inspired RealityJune 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Looks delicious. I have had it as an appetizer and it is wonderful:)

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  6. PushpaJune 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Looks crispy and delicious Suja.

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  7. SarahJune 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    wow! good one! A perfect pleaser for any occasion :)

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  8. Hamaree RasoiJune 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Total joy to look at such a yummy recipe. Excellent preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  9. Reshmi MaheshJune 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Tempting yummy recipe...

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  10. NithaJune 12, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    wow.. delicious one...

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  11. MélangeJune 12, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Extremely tempting Suja..slurp !

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  12. aipiJune 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This looks amazingly good ~ Droolz !:D
    US Masala

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  13. UrmilaJune 12, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    wow....I want that plate

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  14. Rinku NaveenJune 12, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Suja vayil vellam irakkikondu parayukayaanu..ugran ayittundu... :)

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  15. Hari Chandana PJune 12, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    This is my recipe.. looks absolutely perfect and amazing.. Yummy :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  16. Kaveri VenkateshJune 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Gobi is my favorite....Nice recipe...looks delicious

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  17. Ganga SreekanthJune 12, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    ooks perfect n delicious

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  18. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Yum, luv this starter anytime...looks perfectly done

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  19. Treat and TrickJune 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Very nice color and looks so yum!

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  20. Indian KhanaJune 12, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Looks so yum n perfect ..very tempting..

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  21. cook from dohaJune 12, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    this looks really nice...........

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  22. Priya SreeramJune 13, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    yummy looking platter- this one looks a sure hit !!

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  23. SunandaJune 13, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Coud you pass me the plate.. Cant resist myself having tht..
    Sunanda's Kitchen

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  24. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 13, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Oh, that looks so tempting! I could enjoy a plateful :)

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  25. Jayanthy KumaranJune 13, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    hot n spicy dish...awesome dear..:)

    Tasty Appetite

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  26. UrmiJune 13, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Gobhi 65 looks spicy, crispy, yummy and tempting. Wonderful presentation.
    Please collect your award from my blog.

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  27. RajiJune 13, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Looks really good..has got a lovely colour too.

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  28. Madhura ManojJune 13, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Gorgeous looking gobi65.Love it.
    http://www.easycookingforamateurs.com/

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  29. SravsJune 13, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    wow wow so tempting dear !! looks so wonderful !!

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  30. RadhikaJune 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Wow, love the platter. how about sending this to Chinese cuisine event in my space. Would love to have this.

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  31. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Absolutely delicious :)

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  32. Sarah NaveenJune 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    looks so so perfect and yummy!!!

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  33. Priya SureshJune 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Seriously ur gobi 65 makes me hungry..feel like finishing that whole bowl..

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  34. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    wow adipoli ayittundu ketto

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  35. NamithaJune 13, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great party dish..looks wonderful !

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  36. RaksJune 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    My kid's favorite! Yummy! nice recipe!

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  37. VardhiniJune 13, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Yummy plate .. perfect with rotis or rice.

    Vardhini
    Event: Dish it Out - Spinach and Garlic
    Event: Healthy Lunchbox Ideas - Broccoli

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  38. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    very very tasty love it:)

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  39. Lavanya SelvarajJune 14, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    wow... I am literally drooling over it!

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  40. SanJune 14, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Utterly delicious suja, very much attractive and the presentation is inviting .

    http://sanscurryhouse.blogspot.com

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  41. Vineetha SushJune 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    This is making me hungry :)

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  42. JishasKitchenJune 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    wow..colorful gobi 65..looks very perfect and delicious...eppom thanne kazhikkan thonnunnnu..:)

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  43. PlatefulJune 15, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    You know Suja, each time I visit your space, I wish I could try all your dishes! All of them are mind-blowing, girl!! Ithum adipoli!

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  44. AnandaJune 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Gosh i would simply go on with it, one by one :)

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  45. Suja ManojJune 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks all for the sweet comments:)

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  46. Sharkara JainJuly 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Very Nice receipe Suja, Will definitely try, came blog hopping , Would love to see more veg dishes from you if possible:)

    Do visit me when you get a chance :)

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