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    Honey Chilli Cauliflower | Chilli Gobi Recipe

    Published: Aug 3, 2021 Β· Modified: Dec 3, 2021 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 15 Comments

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    Crispy Honey Chilli Cauliflower is a super addictive starter - fried cauliflower florets are tossed in a honey chilli sauce that's sweet and spicy. It is a perfect appetizer for small parties or gatherings!

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    This chilli cauliflower is a great appetizer and it is served in many restaurants. It is similar to Indo Chinese starter, in this recipe you can adjust the sauces and thickness of the gravy according to your taste buds. It pairs well with Jeera rice and chilli garlic fried rice.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions to make chilli cauliflower
    • A short video
    • Honey Chilli Cauliflower Variations
    • Top tip
    • πŸ“– Recipe

    Ingredients

    honey cauliflower

    TO MAKE BATTERED CAULIFLOWER

    • Cauliflower florets
    • All purpose flour/ Maida
    • Corn flour
    • Red chilli powder
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil
    honey cauliflower recipe

    TO MAKE SAUCE

    • Chopped onion
    • Garlic cloves
    • Soy sauce
    • Red chilli sauce
    • Tomato ketchup
    • Black pepper powder
    • Honey
    • Spring onion
    • Water
    • Salt

    TO MAKE SLURRY

    • Corn flour
    • water

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient, check the recipe card below.

    Instructions to make chilli cauliflower

    Cut the cauliflower into small florets and then add the florets to a bowl and pour hot water. Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.

    In a bowl, add all-purpose flour, cornflour, red chilli powder and salt. Then, mix well by adding water slowing into a smooth and lump-free batter.

    Now drain the water completely from the florets and keep it aside.

    honey cauliflower

    Heat a frying pan with oil for deep frying and then dip the florets into the batter and slowly drop them into the oil - Don't overcrowd the pan.

    Next, deep fry the florets on medium flame until they turn crispy and into a golden, brown colour.

    Then, take them into a plate lined with a kitchen towel and keep it aside.

    Now, heat a pan with oil and so once the oil is hot, add chopped onion, chopped garlic and saute for a few minutes.

    Then add soya sauce, red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, black pepper powder and salt to taste and mix well.

    Now add the honey and mix well.

    Add water to the mixture and mix well. Now make a slurry by mixing cornflour with water without any lumps and add slowly to the gravy and mix well.

    Now add the fried cauliflower and coat well with the gravy. Add the spring onion and mix well and switch off the flame.

    Enjoy the taste and crispy cauliflower starter when it is hot.

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    Honey Chilli Cauliflower Recipe

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    Honey Chilli Cauliflower Variations

    If you want your chilli cauliflower to be dry, don't add the cornflour slurry to the sauce and reduce the quantity of onion and garlic.

    For the sauce, version add Β½ cup of water more to the chilli sauce.

    Top tip

    Make sure the batter is not too thick or thin. It should be of medium consistency and forests should coat nicely.

    Drain the water completely from the cauliflower and allow them to dry completely before adding to the batter.

    Fry the cauliflower florets in a medium flame only.

    Notes

    • Adjust spices according to your taste

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    πŸ“– Recipe

    honey chilli

    Honey chilli Cauliflower | Honey Chilli Gobi

    Crispy Honey Chilli Cauliflower is a super addictive starter - fried cauliflower florets are tossed in a honey chilli sauce that's sweet and spicy. It is a perfect appetizer for small parties or gatherings!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
    Servings: 4
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    TO MAKE BATTERED CAULIFLOWER

    • Cauliflower florets - 2cups
    • All purpose flour/ Maida - 4 Tbsp
    • Corn flour - 4 Tbsp
    • Red chilli powder - 2 Tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    FOR HONEY CHILLI CAULIFLOWER

    • Chopped onion - 1 medium
    • Garlic cloves - 4
    • Soya sauce - 2 Tsp
    • Red chilli sauce - 1 Tbsp
    • Tomato ketchup - 1 Tbsp
    • Black pepper powder - Β½ Tsp
    • Honey - 2 Tbsp
    • Spring onion
    • Salt - Β½ Tsp
    • Water - ΒΌ cup

    TO MAKE SLURRY

    • Corn flour - 1 Tbsp
    • water

    Instructions

    • Cut the cauliflower into small florets and then add the florets to a bowl and pour hot water. Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
    • In a bowl, add all-purpose flour, cornflour, red chilli powder and salt. Then, mix well by adding water slowing into a smooth and lump-free batter.
    • Now drain the water completely from the florets and keep it aside.
    • Heat a frying pan with oil for deep frying and then dip the florets into the batter and slowly drop them into the oil - Don't overcrowd the pan.
    • Next, deep fry the florets on medium flame until they turn crispy and into a golden, brown colour.
    • Now, heat a pan with oil and so once the oil is hot, add chopped onion, chopped garlic and saute for a few minutes.
    • Then add soya sauce, red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, black pepper powder and salt to taste and mix well.
    • Now add the honey and mix well.
    • Add water to the mixture and mix well. Now make a slurry by mixing cornflour with water without any lumps and add slowly to the gravy and mix well.
    • Now add the fried cauliflower and coat well with the gravy. Add the spring onion and mix well and switch off the flame.
    • Enjoy the taste and crispy cauliflower starter when it is hot.

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    Comments

    1. Deborah

      September 23, 2021 at 4:51 am

      This appetizer recipe for Honey Chili Cauliflower looks really yummy. I have all the ingredients to make this dish and hope to do so soon. Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        September 24, 2021 at 3:21 pm

        Thank you. Please provide your feedback when you try it!

        Reply
    2. Anindya S Basu

      September 25, 2021 at 4:51 am

      this is an absolute new recipe for me and I am excited and cant wait to make it. Thanks for the recipe and looking forward to try this at the earliest.

      Reply
      • Pavani

        September 25, 2021 at 7:41 pm

        Thank you Anindya S Basu.

        Reply
    3. Lathiya

      September 25, 2021 at 8:15 am

      This is such a delicious appetizer. I love the sweet and spicy flavor of the recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jacqueline Debono

      September 26, 2021 at 10:25 am

      I love sweet chilli dishes and this gobi recipe looks so good. Going to give it a try asap!5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        September 26, 2021 at 2:13 pm

        Thank You. Please provide your feedback when you try it

        Reply
    5. Tree

      December 03, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      What is soya sauce? Is this the same as soy sauce? Also, is it ok to use regular flour instead of corn flour?

      Reply
      • Pavani

        December 03, 2021 at 12:36 pm

        Yes, it's soy sauce, you can use plain flour to make the slurry instead of corn flour.

        Reply
    6. Kelly

      November 10, 2022 at 5:31 pm

      Hi,

      Where do you find the β€œred chili sauce?” I have a Chinese chili garlic sauce, but yours did not look the same.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pavani

        November 10, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        Hi Kelly, you can find red chilli sauce in any supermarket or in an Asian store

        Reply
        • Kelly

          November 10, 2022 at 5:55 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
        • Kelly

          November 10, 2022 at 6:55 pm

          Ok, I made it for lunch and WOW!!! Very similar to my local restaurant’s version. I loved the spice! Flavors were spot on. Thank you so much!

          Reply
    7. Manfred

      November 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

      Love the basic recipe - would be nice to see a variation using an air fryer instead of deep frying in oil πŸ™‚5 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        December 05, 2022 at 2:49 pm

        Thank you Manfred. You can use an air fryer or roast in an oven, instead of deep frying and follow the remaining recipes as mentioned

        Reply

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