Gobi 65 is a delicious, flavor-filled starter fry dish made of Cauliflower and originated from the Indian subcontinent. It is widely served in most of the restaurants and also by the street food vendors in the region. The traditional recipe is made with chicken called chicken 65 marinated with flour, different spices, herbs, and then deep-fried. The Gobi 65 given below is similar to the original recipe but with cauliflower as the main ingredient. This is a crispy, crunchy, tasty, and lip-smacking appetizer that can be served as an entrée or side dish for a meal or for tea time.
About this Gobi 65
- The recipe given here is a homestyle gobi 65 and no sauces and ketchup are used here. If you would like to try the restaurant-style 65 recipes, then soy and chili sauce can be included while marinating and tempering
- Chopping the cauliflower florets into small to medium size gives crispy and crunchy 65 compared to large-sized florets
- Soaking the florets in hot water and blanching them prevents them from yellowing or browning and developing a bitter flavor due to an overabundance of sun exposure
- Marinating and resting them for about 15 minutes gives the best flavor of the seasonings and spices
- Frying the florets in medium heat delivers evenly cooked and crispy cauliflower 65
- This dish can be either deep-fried or pan-fried, both give the same results
- I have not tempered the dish after it is deep-fried. It can also be tempered with onion, cumin, ginger, and garlic
- This dish is one of the best kids-friendly snack to serve your little ones.And it is best accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee or just as a starter for any meal
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Gobi 65 Recipe video
I have also share the detailed video instructions of this gobi 65 recipe below which I believe will help you to prepare and enjoy this snack at home. You could also find this recipe in story format for a quick reference.
Gobi 65 (Cauliflower Fry)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cauliflower, florets (cut into medium size)
- ¾ tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- ¼ tsp Cornflour
- ¼ tsp Rice flour
- 1 tsp Curd
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- Salt, adjust as needed
- Oil, for frying
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 2 cups Water, hot
Instructions
To Prepare Cauliflower fry/ Gobi 65
- In a bowl soak cauliflower florets in hot water with a pinch of turmeric in it for about 15 minutes and drain it
- Marinate the cauliflower with chili, coriander, turmeric, pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, curd, lemon juice, and salt and rest it for 5 minutes
- Add corn and rice flour to the above mixture and combine everything well
- In a pan with medium heat, add oil, curry leaves and deep fry the marinated cauliflower florets until it turns crisp and golden brown in color
- Remove from the cauliflower and drain it
To Serve
- Serve the hot crispy cauliflower fry/gobi 65 with hot tea/coffee or as an entree
Video
Notes
- The recipe given here is a homestyle 65 and no sauces and ketchup are used here. If you would like to try the restaurant style 65 recipe, then soy and chili sauce can be included while marinating and tempering
- Chopping the cauliflower florets into small to medium size gives crispy and crunchy 65 compared to large sized florets
- Soaking the florets in hot water and blanching them prevents it from yellowing or browning and developing a bitter flavor due to an overabundance of sun exposure
- Marinating and resting them for about 15 minutes gives the best flavor of the seasonings and spices
- Frying the florets in medium heat delivers evenly cooked and crispy cauliflower 65
- This dish can be either deep fried or pan fried, both gives the same results
- We have not tempered the dish after it is deep fried. It can also be tempered with onion, cumin, ginger and garlic
- This can be best accompanied with a cup of tea or coffee or just as a starter for any meal
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FAQ
It is a popular Indian starter or snack dish, in which the marinated cauliflower or gobi is deep-fried to a golden brown color and served with onion slices and lemon wedges.
Soaking the florets in hot water and blanching them prevents them from yellowing or browning and developing a bitter flavor due to an overabundance of sun exposure.
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