Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (2024)

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My 15th recipe, “Gobi 65 Recipe” an extraordinary cauliflower dish which can challenge the chicken 65. And win the hearts of vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. It is extremely simple to prepare and can be served as a quick appetizer/snack. Gobi 65 is nothing but a fried cauliflower snack.

Cups of cauliflower florets are coated in a spicy batter and fried until delicious crisp. You can refer to my youtube video here.

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Cauliflower is surely a versatile vegetable. And Off late has become extremely famous with more and more folks moving towards being vegan and low-carb. These days I see a lot of recipes substituting cauliflower for meats like chicken to recreate classics such as buffalo chicken wings, etc. However this Gobi 65 has remained an extraordinary fried Gobi dish for ages. One which can easily challenge the chicken 65 and win hands down the hearts of vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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These fried cauliflower florets are the perfect evening snack / tea time snack. Can immediately hook anyone who is trying it for the first time . You will always keep eagerly waiting for the next time. Just the thoughts of this deep-fried cauliflower makes me drool. Its quite the popular vegetarian starter found in many famous South Indian restaurants. Wow, my most favorite one. So I can eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, without getting bored 🙂

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Whenever I buy cauliflower, even though I typically cook other recipes, but I will always ensure to reserve atleast 10 cauliflower pieces to make this gobi 65. If cauliflower is your favorite too, just like mine, then try out some of my other delicious recipes from here

  • Cauliflower Masala
  • Gobi Manchurian
  • Gobi Masala Dosa
  • Cauliflower Parmesan Bites
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Gopi 65 Recipe

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Gobi 65

Revathi Palani

Gobi 65 is an extraordinary cauliflower (Gobi) dish which can challenge the chicken 65 and win the hearts of vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Youtube Video

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Cauliflower
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 2 Tbsp All purpose flour / Maida
  • 2 Tbsp Rice flour
  • 1 Tbsp Corn flour
  • 1 ½ tsp Kashmiri Chilli powder (adjust per taste)
  • 1 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust per taste)
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 ½ tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • Oil - for frying

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl add all the listed ingredients except (fresh cauliflowers, curry leaves and turmeric) add 3-4 Tbsp of water and mix to get a paste.

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  • Now par boil the cauliflower florets with turmeric powder and ¼ tsp of salt. Drain the cauliflower and add to the prepared paste and mix thoroughly. Do not add any additional water since the water content in cauliflower will be more than enough for the masala to bind to it.

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  • Now heat a pan with oil and fry in batches in medium flame till the cauliflower turns golden brown. Drain and place in paper napkins / paper towel to drain the excess oil.

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  • Finally, garnish with fried curry leaves, green chillies and lemon wedges. Enjoy hot for the best taste. Serve with tomato ketchup.

Notes | FAQ

- Only if your paste is too thick and not binding to cauliflower, sprinkle little water and mix.

- In case, the paste is too thin then add some rice flour to thicken it and make it bind.

- Do not add too many cauliflower florets at a time in oil for frying. Oil temperature will go down and you will not get a crispy exterior layer. So, to maintain the temperature of oil, add in batches and ensure there is enough oil for deep frying. I fried in 5 batches.

- The ratio of flour should be (maida: rice flour: corn flour – 2: 2: 1).

- I used Kashmiri chili powder for its good color and lesser spiciness. If you use regular red chilli powder, reduce the quantity accordingly

- While I have seen people making it in air fryer, I havent tried using it yet. I am not sure if I would get the perfect crispy cauliflower, as when we fry in hot oil

- Optionally you can add food color to make it bright red color or bright orange color

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  1. Ashwini says

    Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (9)
    It’s like a replacement of chicken kababs????

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  2. Viji Senthil says

    Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (10)
    Very good recipe. Exact measurements. Prepared and enjoyed with family. Thank you so much.

    Reply

    • revifood says

      Thanks Viji for trying

      Reply

  3. Charanjit says

    Hi today I tried your recipe it was very yummy

    Reply

    • revifood says

      Thanks Chranjith 🙂

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Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Gobi Manchurian and Gobi 65? ›

Gobi Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese recipe that is a very famous food in India. The Manchurian is the gravy version. Gobi 65 is the dry version. The story goes that spiced chicken was served as the 65th menu item in a military canteen.

What is 65 in Gobi 65? ›

Other stories are downright bizarre: the chicken is marinated for 65 days; it is made from 65-day-old chickens; a chicken is cut into 65 pieces; a chef once added 65 chillies to the recipe to make it super spicy and so forth. In reality, the dish was introduced in 1965 by Buhari's hotel and hence the name.

Why is gobi manchurian not crispy? ›

Any moisture in the gobi will cook it to soft and not crisp. Heat up the oil for deep frying on a medium heat. Meanwhile make the batter by adding cornstarch, all-purpose flour, red chilli powder, black pepper and salt to a mixing bowl. Add the gobi florets to the batter (in batches), coat them well.

Are gobi manchurian healthy? ›

Deep-frying cauliflower in oil adds extra calories and fat to the dish, which can be harmful to health if consumed regularly. Moreover, the sauce used in Gobi Manchurian typically contains high amounts of sodium and sugar, which can lead to health problems if consumed in excess.

Who created Gobi 65? ›

Origins. Although Chicken 65 is well established as being the invention of A. M. Buhari of the Buhari Hotel chain, its popularity as a dish has spawned several myths about its origin and name. One account claims that the dish emerged as a simple meal for Indian soldiers in 1965.

Why 65 in paneer 65? ›

The origin of the name "Paneer 65" is associated with various stories. Some believe it was named so because it was the 65th dish on a menu, others claim that it originally contained 65 different spices, and some believe it originated in 1965.

What does 65 mean in Indian food? ›

If you are wondering why the dish is called Chicken 65, it is simply because it was invented in the year 1965. Many people also say that the chicken was chopped into 65 pieces or was marinated for 65 days, that's why the dish got its unique name.

What is the other name of gobi manchurian? ›

We often make Cauliflower Sabzi or Curry but this Cauliflower manchurian recipe when served with Noodles or fried rice is a much adored one! Try it out for yourself! Method : Boil the cauliflower florets in a pan or kadhai with enough water and a teaspoon of salt for 3-4 minutes.

Is gobi manchurian good for diabetics? ›

Gobi Manchurian are fried foods that make them a medium Glycemic index food of the range 56-69. This GI value can still cause a spike in blood glucose levels. To manage this, check the portion size or limit the portions to 1-2 balls of Manchurian per plate.

Is gobi manchurian made from cabbage? ›

Cabbage Manchurian Recipe | Dry Patta Veg Gobi Manchurian | Dry Cabbage Veg Manchurian Recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. Yet another Indo-Chinese Cuisine or street food Manchurian recipe prepared with grated cabbage and Manchurian sauce.

Is gobi manchurian a Chinese dish? ›

Gobi Manchurian is an Indian and Chinese fusion dish made with battered and fried cauliflower that is a little sweet, sour, spicy, and loaded with flavor. ⁣ When looking at the recipe you might get nervous because there are a lot of ingredients and a few different steps.

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