Vegan Gobi Manchurian Cauliflower in Sauce

Preparing the Cauliflower:

1. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add water gradually to form a smooth batter. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it’s well-coated, and place them on a plate.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, fry the cauliflower florets until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Manchurian Sauce:

1. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
4. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for a few more minutes until they start to soften.
5. Stir in soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6. Pour in 1/4 cup of water and bring the sauce to a simmer.
7. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Continue stirring until it reaches your desired consistency.
8. Add the fried cauliflower florets to the sauce and toss them gently, ensuring they are well coated.
9. Cook for a few more minutes to allow the cauliflower to absorb the flavors.