Cauliflower Pakora Fritters With Cilantro Food

GOBI PAKORA (CAULIFLOWER PAKODA)

Steps:

• In a pan, Boil enough water with salt.
• Break or chop the cauliflower in medium sized florets.
• Rinse them well and add them to the boiling water.
• Switch off the flame and let the cauliflower florets be immersed in the water for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Drain the water from the cauliflower florets. In a pan marinate the cauliflower with red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala powder. Mix very well and keep aside for 8 to 10 minutes.
• In another bowl, make a smooth batter with the besan/gram flour, asafoetida, baking soda or baking powder, salt and water.
• Next add carom seeds to the batter and mix well.
• Heat oil in a kadai or deep fryer. You can use any neutral tasting oil with a high smoking point.
• Take each marinated cauliflower and dip in the batter.
• Coat each floret evenly with the batter and add them carefully in the medium hot oil.
• When one side becomes slightly crisp and the batter firms up then turn over with a slotted spoon and continue to fry the other side.
• Fry till the cauliflower fritters are crisp and golden evenly. You will have to turn the pakora a couple of times for even frying.
• With a slotted spoon remove the pakoda and drain as much oil as possible. Then keep them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve the cauliflower pakoda hot or warm with any green chutney or sauce, sprinkled with chaat masala, lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. You can also have them with roti or stuff them between bread slices or dinner rolls.

VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cook the cauliflower for about 6-8 minutes or until soft enough to mash; drain very well.
• Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
• Add in the eggs and all the remaining ingredients; mix to combine (adjust all seasonings and hot sauce to taste, if you find that the mixture is too wet then add in a little more flour).
• Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches drop about a heaping tablespoonful of batter into hot oil; brown one side then turn and brown the other side (about 3 minutes per side).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding in a little more oil if needed.
• Serve with sour cream.

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Process cauliflower in a food processor finely minced; transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir flour, eggs, baking powder, and Italian dressing mix into cauliflower.
• Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat.
• Drop heaping tablespoons of cauliflower mixture into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

CAULIFLOWER FRITTER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Microwave cauliflower for 15 minutes or until tender.
• Mash cauliflower, mix in salt, pepper, garlic, onions, parsley, flour, grated parmesan and egg.
• From patties with the mashed cauliflower mix. Coat both sides of patties with wheat flour.
• Fry in oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
• Add sour cream or chives to taste.
• Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER PANKO PAKORAS (BREADED AND BAKED/FRIED)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 475°. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup panko, the garam masala, baking soda, salt, and remaining spices. Whisk in lemon juice and club soda. Set aside.
• 2. In a small bowl, use a clean whisk to beat egg whites until foamy.
• 3. Whisk whites into flour mixture. Using your hands or a spatula, add cauliflower and combine until all florets are coated. Place remaining panko in a medium bowl. Lift florets, 1 at a time, out of batter and toss to coat with panko.
• 4. Place florets on a large nonstick baking sheet coated with oil. Bake until browned and crispy, about 20 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER PAKORA FRITTERS WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the chaat masala. Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl and toss with salt and red pepper flakes. Set aside to let the flavors blend. Prepare the basic batter. Mix in the chickpea flour, cilantro, green chile peppers, garam masala, and ajwain seeds. Add the florets to the batter. Heat the oil and fry the florets as per directions in INFORMATION AND SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: __Frying Fritters (Pakorae Talna).2. Let cool, then press each fritter between the palms of your hands to flatten. As you do this, the batter goating will break and reveal parts of the florets. Refry the dense florets in hot oil until the pakoras are lightly browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer all the fried pakoras to a serving platter, sprinkle the chaat masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CAULIFLOWER WITH FRESH CILANTRO

Steps:

• In a large pot steam the cauliflower in salted water for about 6-7 minutes. Drain well.
• In saute pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high and add the steamed cauliflower, garlic, and chili. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes being careful not to burn. Add the scallions, the cilantro leaves and the Middle Eastern red pepper. Stir in well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• NOTE: I've never used Middle Eastern red pepper. I have been informed by a kind Zaar member that harissa can be used for the Middle Eastern Pepper. Thanks, FiFi! cg 02-06-06.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER PAKORA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring first 14 ingredients to a boil. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired with water or additional stock. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot, with lime wedges if desired., Freeze option: Before adding cilantro, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with lime wedges.