Cauliflower (Gobhi)

INGREDIENTS

1 cauliflower: cut into small flowerets
1 cup : Bengal gram flour
1/2 cup : all purpose flour (maida)
1 tsp. : ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp. : chili powder
A pinch of china salt
Salt : to taste
A pinch of red coloring (optional)
Oil for frying
2 green chilies : chopped
1 onion : chopped
Mustard and cumin seeds
curry leaves for seasoning

METHOD

Soak the cauliflower pieces in salt water for 10 minutes and cook in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and allow them to cool. Mix Bengal gram flour, maida flour, salt, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, china salt and make a fine batter by using water. Also add red coloring if required. Immerse the cauliflower pieces in the batter and deep fry in hot oil until they are golden brown. Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in another pan. Season with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves. Also add chopped green chilies, onions and fry for a minute. Now add the fried cauliflower pieces to the seasoning mixture and mix well. Serve hot.