Name: Healthier Roasted Gobi Manchurian (Indo-Chinese Cauliflower in a Spicy Sauce)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking spray); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala spice mix; 1/4 teaspoon hot chilli powder; 1 clove garlic (crushed in a mortar and pestle or grated on a microplane); 1 teaspoon freshly-grated ginger; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 3/4 cup water (or slightly more as necessary); 1 medium head cauliflower (washed and cut into florets (about 3 to 4 cups of florets)); 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala spice mix; 1/4 teaspoon hot chilli powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or light olive oil); 1 small-medium onion (finely diced); 3 large cloves garlic (minced (or grated)); 1- inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and minced (or grated)); 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (dissolved in 1 1/2 tablespoons water to form a slurry); 2 scallions (green and white parts, thinly sliced (for garnish))