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Cauliflower 65 Air fryer

Cauliflower 65 air fryer recipe is the all-new healthier version of the classic fried cauliflower snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 128kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cups cauliflower or 1 head of cauliflower
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • tablespoon besan flour
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic cloves chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to tatse

Tempering

  • ¾ cup chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 green chilies sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets. Blanch it in hot water for two minutes. Drain the water and set the cauliflower aside. Pat them with a paper or kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
    5 cups cauliflower
  • Add the cauliflower florets, olive oil, and spices to a mixing bowl. And coat them well by giving them a good toss.
    ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic cloves chopped, ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder, 2 tablespoon olive oil, salt to tatse
  • After 10 minutes, add rice flour and besan flour and coat them well.
    1½ tablespoon besan flour, 2 tablespoon rice flour
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 3 -4 minutes. Then transfer the coated cauliflower florets from the large bowl to the air fryer basket in a single layer. And cook them for 14 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown in color.
  • In between, shake them. If required, spray some oil.
  • Once they are done, remove them from the air fryer and set them aside on a baking tray.
  • Do repeat this for the second batch as well.
  • In a pan, heat two teaspoons of oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter for a few seconds.
    ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • Then add chopped ginger, garlic, green chilies, onions, and fry until they are light brown.
    ¾ cup chopped onions, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 garlic cloves chopped, 2 green chilies
  • Add ½ teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder, a pinch of salt, and 1-2 tablespoon of water and mix well.
    1 tablespoon water, ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • Toss the air-fried cauliflower into the pan once the water starts bubbling.
  • Add lemon juice and chopped cilantro and mix well.
    2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

Notes

  • Always do a taste test on the fried cauliflower and make any necessary adjustments to the seasoning.
  • The gobi 65 will taste best when it is served hot. If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, then fry the cauliflower and temper it.
  • You can also replace the ginger and garlic powders with a teaspoon of ginger garlic paste.
  • To make it crispy gobi, add one tablespoon of corn flour.
  • I used olive oil while marinating the cauliflower. You can use any oil like vegetable oil, corn oil, etc.
  • Instead of water, you can use tomato ketchup or yogurt to make the gobi 65 sauce.
  • While sautéing the chili peppers, add curry leaves if available; I skipped it since there weren't any in stock.
  • For the spicy version, add red chilli powder as you saute the cauliflower.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg