Baked Gobi Manchurian Recipe , Oven Roasted Gobi Manchurian Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (2024)

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Video Recipe for healthy Gobi Manchurian dry that is oven baked and not fried. This recipe for baked Gobi Manchurian is made with just a tablespoon of oil. Do try at home. A very easy and delicious Baked Gobi Manchurian recipe.

Gobi Manchurian is usually a standard order for a lot of us when we go to Indo-Chinese restaurants. Gobi Manchurian is made by deep frying the cauliflower (roasted) which is then tossed in a spicy, sweet and sour sauce. While it is unhealthy to consume it often, this healthy oven baked version of Baked Gobi Manchurian can satisfy the cravings while being healthy at the same time. This easy baked Gobi Manchurian dry recipe uses just a tablespoon of oil. The cauliflower is coated in a batter and then baked. The baked cauliflower is then tossed in a super delicious gobi manchurian sauce. Do try this healthy baked gobi manchurian at home

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If you are looking for a traditional way of doing Gobi Manchurian (the deep fried version), do check the link below.
Traditional Gobi Manchurian Recipe

Here are some of the things used for making baked Gobi Manchurian. Click on the link below to buy them online.
Teakwood Chopping Board
Glass Mixing Bowl
Large Strainer / Colander
Whisk
Parchment Paper
Frying Pan
Unbleached Maida
Soya Sauce
Tomato Ketchup
Red Chilli Sauce (Hot Sauce)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Pink Salt

Here is the video recipe of how to make healthy baked Gobi Manchurian dry recipe.

Here is the step by step pictures of baked Gobi Manchurian dry recipe.
First let us blanch the cauliflower. Baking the cauliflower without blanching makes it very dry. So always blanch the cauliflower while making baked gobi manchurian. Cut the Cauliflower into florets. Make sure that the florets are not too small and all the florets are of a similar size so it bakes evenly in the oven. Bring a kettle / pan to a boil. Add a little turmeric and salt. Add the cauliflower to the kettle / pan. Boil for 5 minutes. After boiling, strain and set aside. The Gobi in Gobi Manchurian part is now prepped and ready.
Baked Gobi Manchurian Recipe , Oven Roasted Gobi Manchurian Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (2)

Now we will make a coating for the cauliflower for our Baked Gobi Manchurian.
Take a bowl and add in the corn starch, maida and the rice flour. Add in the black pepper powder, salt and a little baking powder. The baking powder will help the cauliflowers nicely brown and crisp in the oven after roasting. Add a little water to the flour mixture and make a very thick batter.
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Add in the blanched cauliflower to the batter and toss well to coat. Make sure that all the water is completely drained from the cauliflower. If the batter has become thin, sprinkle a few tablespoon of corn starch and toss. The batter should coat the cauliflower well.
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Take a parchment lined sheet pan and place the cauliflower florets. The parchment is essential as the florets will otherwise stick to the pan.
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Bake the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 200 Celsius for 25 minutes. Turn the cauliflower florets once after 15 minutes so they get roasted evenly. After 25 minutes the cauliflower should be perfectly roasted and crispy. Set aside the oven baked roasted cauliflower onto a bowl.
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Now lets make a sauce for our baked gobi manchurian
Take a pan and add in the peanut oil. Add in the minced garlic and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
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Add in the diced onion and capsicum. Saute for a minute. Do not cook for long. We need the veggies to retain their crunch in the gobi manchurian.
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Add in the soya sauce, tomato ketchup, red chilli sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar and black pepper powder. Saute for a minute.
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Add in a few tablespoon of water to dilute the sauce. Let the sauce cook for a couple of minutes more.
Baked Gobi Manchurian Recipe , Oven Roasted Gobi Manchurian Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (10)

Add in the baked roasted cauliflower florets to the pan. Toss well to coat.
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Super delicious and super healthy oven baked gobi manchurian / cauliflower manchurian is ready.
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Baked Gobi Manchurian Recipe

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Video Recipe for healthy Baked Gobi Manchurian dry that is oven baked and not fried. Made with just a tablespoon of oil Do try at home. A very easy and delicious Baked Gobi Manchurian recipe.

  • Total Time: 45m
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For blanching the cauliflower for Baked Gobi Manchurian

  • 500 grams cauliflower florets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Baking the cauliflower for Gobi Manchurian

  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1/4 cup maida (all purpose flour)
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Oven baked gobi manchurian sauce

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 capsicum, diced
  • 2 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon plain vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 cup spring onion
  • spring onion for garnish

Instructions

Instructions for making Baked Gobi Manchurian

First let us blanch the cauliflower. Cut the Cauliflower into florets. Make sure that the florets are not too small and all the florets are of a similar size so it bakes evenly in the oven. Bring a kettle / pan to a boil. Add a little turmeric and salt. Add the cauliflower to the kettle / pan. Boil for 5 minutes. After boiling, strain and set aside.

Take a bowl and add in the corn starch, maida and the rice flour. Add in the black pepper powder, salt and a little baking powder. The baking powder will help the cauliflowers nicely brown and crisp in the oven after roasting. Add a little water to the flour mixture and make a very thick batter.

Add in the blanched cauliflower to the batter and toss well to coat. Make sure that all the water is completely drained from the cauliflower. If the batter has become thin, sprinkle a few tablespoon of corn starch and toss. The batter should coat the cauliflower well.

Take a parchment lined sheet pan and place the cauliflower florets. The parchment is essential as the florets will otherwise stick to the pan. Bake the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 200 Celsius for 25 minutes. Turn the cauliflower florets once after 15 minutes so they get roasted evenly. After 25 minutes the cauliflower should be perfectly roasted and crispy. Set aside the oven baked roasted cauliflower onto a bowl.

Take a pan and add in the peanut oil. Add in the minced garlic and ginger. Saute for a few seconds. Add in the diced onion and capsicum. Saute for a minute. Do not cook for long. We need the veggies to retain their crunch. Add in the soya sauce, tomato ketchup, red chilli sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar and black pepper powder. Saute for a minute. Add in a few tablespoon of water to dilute the sauce. Let the sauce cook for a couple of minutes more. Add in the baked roasted cauliflower florets to the pan. Toss well to coat. Super delicious and super healthy oven baked gobi manchurian / cauliflower manchurian is ready.

  • Author: Suguna Vinodh
  • Prep Time: 25m
  • Cook Time: 20m
Baked Gobi Manchurian Recipe , Oven Roasted Gobi Manchurian Recipe – Kannamma Cooks (2024)

FAQs

Why my Gobi Manchurian is not crispy? ›

Two basic steps in Gobhi Manchurian preparation decides whether yours will turn out crispy or not. 1) While blanching the Cauliflower the florets have to be in just right temperature for right time and 2) the frying part needs florets in right size and right batter.

What is the difference between Gobi 65 and Gobi Manchurian? ›

Gobi Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese recipe that is a very famous food in India. The Manchurian is the gravy version. Gobi 65 is the dry version. The story goes that spiced chicken was served as the 65th menu item in a military canteen.

What happens if we eat Gobi Manchurian? ›

Deep-frying cauliflower in oil adds extra calories and fat to the dish, which can be harmful to health if consumed regularly. Moreover, the sauce used in Gobi Manchurian typically contains high amounts of sodium and sugar, which can lead to health problems if consumed in excess.

What is Gobi Manchurian dry made of? ›

Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese appetizer made with cauliflower, corn flour, soya sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, ginger & garlic. To make gobi manchurian, cauliflower is first coated in batter & then deep fried until crisp. Then these are tossed in sweet, sour and hot manchurian sauce.

How do you keep Manchurian crispy? ›

Avoid using water in the batter to prevent them from becoming soft. Add corn flour or maida to the batter for extra crispness. Fry the balls in hot oil and consider dipping them in corn flour slurry for an even crispier texture. Avoid covering the balls after frying to maintain their crispiness.

Why is my cauliflower not softening? ›

"When making cauliflower steaks or roasting florets, if you don't roast it in the oven long enough it will be warm but still hard and unenjoyable to eat," says Michalczyk. Be sure to check them before you turn the oven off and give them extra time if they are still too firm.

Are Gobi Manchurian healthy? ›

So the next time you feel like enjoying one of India's famous roadside snacks, Gobi Manchurian, think again. This fried cauliflower-based dish tossed in sauces with added colour has been found to contain large amounts of carcinogenic substances. This could lead to cancer if consumed regularly.

Why is it called cauliflower 65? ›

Why is it called Gobi 65? It is believed to have originated at the Hotel Buhari in 1965. But over the years, many other ideas for how the name was created have emerged, like the story that the name comes from 65 chilies used or that each batch included 65 pieces of chicken.

Is Gobi Manchurian good for you? ›

The Gobi Manchurian Benefits all stem from the goodness of cauliflower. It is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals and is a very nutritious vegetable that your diet is sure to benefit from. It provides a good amount of fiber that helps ease digestive distress and significantly improves digestion.

Why was Gobi Manchurian banned? ›

BENGALURU: Days after picking up random samples of cotton candy and gobi manchurian from food outlets in the city and other parts of the state, the health and family welfare department on Monday ordered a complete ban on the use of cancer-causing food colours, including Rhodamine-B, in these items.

What chemical was used in Gobi Manchurian? ›

Rhodamine – B is a chemical colouring agent reportedly used in textile dyeing and the paper industry. The chemical looks green in colour, and upon adding it to the liquid, it turns light red and pink. It was widely used in making Gobi Manchurian to bring an attractive colour to it.

Does Gobi Manchurian have MSG? ›

No matter which side of the gobi manchurian debate you took after Mapusa in Goa recently banned the dish, which features batter-fried cauliflower coated with a hot and sour sauce, you have to accept that Indo-Chinese cuisine has permeated the nation's culinary profile as unobtrusively as its legendary flavour enhancer ...

What can I use instead of cornflour in Gobi Manchurian? ›

If you are talking about coating the balls / cauliflower florets,
  • The cornflour batter is used to seal holes AND give a crisp surface.
  • Rice flour will give crispness but not seal holes (the balls will become soggy after glazing)
  • Mix maida with rice flour half and half in the batter to seal the holes.
Oct 19, 2020

What does Gobi 65 mean? ›

Gobi 65 is a south Indian snack made of fried cauliflower, spices and herbs. It can also be served as a starter or as a side in a meal.

Who invented Gobi Manchurian? ›

It is said to have been invented in 1975 by Nelson Wang, a cook at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, when a customer asked him to create a new dish, different from what was available on the menu.

Why is my cauliflower soggy? ›

Overcrowding the baking tray will result in mushy and not evenly cooked cauliflower. Choosing a proper cooking fat ensures roasted cauliflower goodness.

Why is my fried cauliflower mushy? ›

When you fry cauliflower with batter, it also cooks the cauliflower. So if you parboil beforehand, you will end up with mushy cauliflower. With the no-parboil technique, the cauliflower will still be fully cooked through, but have an incredible no-mush texture.

Why is my cauliflower fried rice soggy? ›

The sogginess comes from cooking your fried rice at too low a heat and for too long, so all the water comes out from the cauliflower. Make sure to cook your fried rice at medium high to high heat to ensure your rice stays as dry as possible.

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