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Arusuvai Friendship Chain - Gobi Manchurian!..

I received the much eagerlyawaited packets ofArusuvai Surprise Ingredient from dearLathamma of Yum Blog just theproceeding week she had made the announcement!.

Renuka and myself were thrilled to receive them, almost the same time on 7th Nov-the DiwaliEve!!..

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To much of our surprise we received Laddoos which dear Lathamma had made in theannouncement post!..they had been turned to boondis due to the mishandling by the courierpeople, yet they tasted PERFECT!!..with all the bursting aroma of cardamom and cloves and thesoft, chewy, sweetness was divine!!..Moreover the packets and the laddoos were seated comfortably in Tupperware containers, she hadGifted specially for both of us!!.

Thanks a ton, my sweet Lady!!:)

The packet I received was pure white in colour and had a very powdery texture.I sniffed it andtasted a pinch and soon came to the conclusion-CORN FLOUR!! :D..I'm pretty comfortable with this ingredient when it comes to Indochinese cooking and decided tocome up with the semi dry version of Gobi Manchurian; as the name suggests a well knownIndochinese side dish.

Here goes...

Ingredients:

1 Medium Gobi/Cauliflower-cut into florets

For the batter,

cup Cornflour(the surprise ing :)) cup Maida/All purpose flour2 tsps of Ginger + Garlic-crushed3 small onions/shallots-crushedA tsp Red chilly powderSalt-to tasteOil- to deep fry

Final Mix up;

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2 tbsp-OilA tbsp of Ginger + Garlic-juliennedA Capsicum(green or red)-cut into inch squaresA Big Onion- cut into inch squares2 tbsp-Soy sauce2 tbsp-Green chilly sauce

A tsp red chilly powderSalt-to tasteSpring onions-to garnish

The Surprise Ingredient was white in colour and verypowdery in texture which was confirmed to be Cornflourand the yummy "Laddoos-turned-to-Boondis!"...TheTupperware containers were also gifted along with!..:)

IN goes the Ingredient with the others.

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The batter into which the precooked florets weredipped and deep fried.

Method:

1. Wash the cauliflower florets and boil them for a couple of minutes in salted water(should be just1/4th cooked and not over cooked).Drain and keep aside.

2. Mix cornflour, maida, crushed ginger garlic, small onions ,chilly powder and salt with warmwater to make a thick batter.

3. Dip Cauliflower florets into this batter and deep fry them until golden brown. Set aside.

4. Now for the mixing up part ; in a broad and wide wok, heat 2tbsp oil and saut the sliced ginger-garlic, onion and capsicum in that order and saute for a couple of minute.The onions and capsicumshould retain its crispiness and do not let them turn brown.They need to be just translucent.

5. Now add the red chilly powder, soy and chilly sauces in high flame and mix continuously for afew seconds.

6. Add cup of water to this and fried and cooled gobi chunks.

7. Saut again for 3-4 minutes to absorb excess water of any and switch off fire when it is semi dry/saucy consistency has reached. Let the pieces be 'a li'l crisp' and not soggy at this stage.

Garnish with freshly choppedspring onion greens and serve hot withIndochinese noodles or rice.

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