The Crispiest Honey Chilli Cauliflower Ever | Honey Chilli Cauliflower | Easy Starters | Cookd

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar flavor profile with less sugar.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more accessible.

To a bowl, add the cauliflower florets, add hot water and salt. Let the cauliflower soak for 10 minutes and strain it and put it back in the bowl.

Add cornflour, maida, salt, pepper and water and mix well till the cauliflower is coated with the batter.

Heat oil in a kadai and fry the cauliflower till it turns golden brown and crispy. Keep it aside.

Heat a pan, add oil, add chopped ginger and garlic. Saute till they turn light brown.

Add the chilli flakes and let it fry for a second and then add the water.

Add honey and mix well till it combines with the water and becomes a thick sauce.

Add the fried cauliflower, chopped spring onion and toss well till the cauliflower is coated with the sauce.

Garnish it with toasted sesame seeds and serve it hot.

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