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Lasuni Gobi | Air Fryer Garlic-Cauliflower

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Lasuni Gobi is a tangy, crispy, garlicky Indian-Chinese cauliflower dish. The cauliflower retains its crunch making for a delicious appetizer or snack.

About the Recipe

Lasuni gobi

This is an air fryer recipe for Lasuni Gobi. Lasuni Gobi is an Indian-Chinese dish, similar to Gobi Manchurian, but with more emphasis on garlic flavors and without soy sauce. You can easily deep-fry this recipe instead if you prefer. Use hot oil, 375°F, and fry until golden brown. The air fryer works well for this recipe and is very convenient.

Saucy Version

Lasuni gobi on a plate

Much like gobi manchurian, lasuni gobi can be served crispy, or made in a wet sauce to be served with rice or noodles. To make it saucy, in place of the 3 tablespoons of water added to the sauce, add a slur of 1 tablespoon corn starch and 1/2 cup of water.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Lasuni Gobi

Cauliflower (Gobi)

Garlic

All-Purpose Flour

Corn Starch

Ketchup

Chili Paste (Sambal Olek)

Close up of lasuni gobi

Recipe

Lasuni Gobi

Lasuni Gobi | Air Fryer Garlic-Cauliflower

Puja
Lasuni Gobi is a tangy, crispy, garlicky Indian-Chinese cauliflower dish. The cauliflower retains its crunch making for a delicious appetizer or snack.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian, Indian-Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients
  

Batter

  • ½ cauliflower
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic or or 1 tsp grated fresh garlic
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder

Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic finely chopped (about 6 cloves)
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 Tbsp chili paste such as Sambal Olek
  • 3 Tbsp ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 4 spring onions sliced
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Slowly add water while mixing to form a thick batter. Mix well with granulated garlic, garam masala, salt, and chili powder.
  • Chop cauliflower into 1” floret. Add to batter and mix to coat thoroughly.
  • Air fry or deep fry the cauliflower. Air fry for 15 minutes at 375°F; no need to preheat or turn the cauliflower. If deep frying, use hot oil (375°F) until golden.
  • To make the sauce, heat the oil on high. When the oil is hot, add the spring onions (save the green slices for garnish), green chili, garlic, ketchup, Sambal Olek, and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir constantly, and heat until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cauliflower to the sauce. Coat and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 925mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 519IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg
Keyword garlic cauliflower, lasuni gobi
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