South Indian side dish

Gobi 65 | Cauliflower Fry

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Checkout Gobi 65 or Cauliflower 65 Recipe – A Popular Cauliflower starter which is very crispy and truly addicting snack. Nobody can stop with one. This Crispy cauliflower fry is one of my all time favourite Starter. 

Gobi 65 served with tomato ketchup

Cauliflower 65 (also called as Gobi) is a perfect evening time snack with a hot cup of coffee or tea. This is so easy and a super hit snack item. There are many ways like which this can be made. Everyone will have their own method. Use the same ratio of flours as I have used. This recipe yields yummy and crispy cauliflower florets. Crispy Cauliflower fry will make you want for more. Checkout this post to see How to make Gobi 65 with step by step pictures and I’m sure everyone will love it at your home. Come back and let me know your comments.

You can serve it with Schezwan Fried Rice or  Veg Fried Rice

The recipe was originally published on 30 July 2018. Now it has been updated in April 2020 with more details.

Gobi 65 Recipe

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Gobi 65 | Cauliflower 65

Gobi 65 / Cauliflower 65 Recipe - A Popular Cauliflower starter which is very crispy and truly addicting snack. This Crispy cauliflower fry is one of my all time favourite Starter. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cauliflower chilli, cauliflower fry, gobi 65, gobi fry, how to make gobi 65
Servings: 4
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Shalini

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1/4 cup Corn flour
  • 2 tbsp Rice flour
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • Salt as required
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

How to prepare for Cauliflower fry

  • Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
  • Boil 2 cups of water in a vessel. Once it started boiling, add turmeric powder and a pinch of salt it. Add the cauliflower florets and switch off the heat. Leave it for 3 – 5 minutes. Cauliflower should not be fully cooked. Drain the water and keep the florets ready for marinating.
  • In a bowl, add corn flour, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, Garam masala and salt.
  • Add 2 tbsp of water and make it into a paste. Do not make it either too thick or too thin.
  • Add half cooked florets to the masala. Mix well. The masala should be coated all over the florets.

How to make Gobi 65

  • Heat oil in a pan. Check if the oil is hot enough for frying, by dropping a very small piece of cauliflower. It should rise immediately.
  • Drop the cauliflower florets into pan. Do not over crowd the pan.
  • Fry till golden. Remove it and drain. 
  • Now fry curry leaves. Remove it quickly once curry leaves starts frying.

Notes

  • Serve it hot. Crispy, yummy Gobi 65 is ready.
  • Garnish with onions and a lemon wedge.

How to make Gobi 65 / Cauliflower 65

  1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
  2. Boil 2 cups of water in a vessel. Once it started boiling, add turmeric powder and a pinch of salt it. Add the cauliflower florets and switch off the flame. Leave it for 3 – 5 minutes. Cauliflower should not be fully cooked. Drain the water and keep the florets ready for marinating.parboil cauliflower
  3. In a bowl, add corn flour, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, Garam masala and salt.
  4. Add 2 tbsp of water and make it into a paste. Do not make it either too thick or too thin.
  5. Add half cooked florets to the masala. Mix well. The masala should be coated all over the florets.Gobi 65 - marinade
  6. Heat oil in a pan. Check if the oil is hot enough for frying, by dropping a very small piece of cauliflower. It should rise immediately.
  7. Drop the cauliflower florets into pan. Do not over crowd the pan.fry marinated caulifloweri in oil
  8. Fry it till golden. Remove it and drain on kitchen tissue.
  9. Now fry curry leaves. Place curry leaves over the perforated ladle and gently place it in the oil. Remove it quickly once curry leaves starts frying.

How to Serve Gobi 65

Gobi 65 - Cauliflower Fry

Tips for making Gobi 65

  • Cauliflower should be parboiled. Do not over cook.
  • Maintain the ratio of flours if increasing or decreasing the quantity.
  • Serve it hot. Crispy, yummy Gobi 65 is ready.
  • Garnish with onions and a lemon wedge.

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