Recipe

Gobi 65 Recipe – Crispy Cauliflower 65 – Vegetarian Indian Snack

Prep: 
40 mins
Cook: 
35 mins

Ingredients

Cauliflower - 1 head (20-25 pieces)

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Boiling Water - 4 cups

Yogurt / Curd - 2 Tbsp

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp

Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Lemon Juice - 1 tsp

Cilantro - 2 Tbsp (finely chopped)

Oil - 1 tsp

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Corn Flour - 1/4 cup

Rice Flour - 1/4 cup

Oil (for frying)

Tempering:

Oil - 3 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp

Dried Red Chilli - 2 qty. (broken)

Curry Leaves - 15-20 qty.

Yogurt / Curd - 1 Tbsp

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Cilantro - 2 Tbsp (finely chopped)

Similar to chicken 65, this gobi 65 recipe is made with cauliflower florets fried to crispy perfection and coated in a delicious tadka tempering with yogurt and curry leaves. This easy vegetarian Indian recipe is a perfect snack or starter, making it a popular appetizer at many Indian restaurants. Learn how to make gobi 65 at home and transform your cauliflower into a crispy and irresistible delight.

Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Gobi 65. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Cauliflower 65 calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our cauliflower gobi 65 recipe in hindi.

Instructions

Blanching the Cauliflower:

1) In a large bowl, add all of the cauliflower florets and 1/2 tsp salt.

2) Pour 4 cups of boiling water and allow the cauliflower to blanch for 5 minutes.

3) After 5 minutes, drain the water and set the florets aside in the bowl.

Cauliflower 65 Fry Batter:

1) In a large bowl, combine 2 Tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup corn flour, and 1/4 cup rice flour.

2) Mix everything together thoroughly.

3) Add the blanched & drained cauliflower. Mix until all of the cauliflower is evenly coated.

PRO TIP: If the batter seems too thick, add 1-3 tsp of water to help coat the cauliflower evenly.

4) In a large frying pan over med/high heat, add enough oil to deep fry the cauliflower.

5) Once the oil is up to temperature (375F - 400F), add the battered cauliflower and fry for 7-10 mins until golden and crispy.

6) Set the fried pieces aside on a paper towel.

Cauliflower 65 Tempering:

1) In a large pan over med/high heat, add 3 tsp oil and splutter 1/2 tsp cumin seeds.

2) Add 2 dried red chilis (broken), 15-20 curry leaves. 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, & 1 Tbsp yogurt. Mix everything well.

3) Turn off heat, and then add 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro.

4) Add the fried cauliflower and mix until everything is evenly coated.

5) Plate right away and enjoy!

Similar to chicken 65, this gobi 65 recipe is made with cauliflower florets fried to crispy perfection and coated in a delicious tadka tempering with yogurt and curry leaves. This easy vegetarian Indian recipe is a perfect snack or starter, making it a popular appetizer at many Indian restaurants. Learn how to make gobi 65 at home and transform your cauliflower into a crispy and irresistible delight.

Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Gobi 65. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Cauliflower 65 calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our cauliflower gobi 65 recipe in hindi.

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