Crispy Chilli Cauliflower Recipe | Restaurant Style Honey Chilli Cauliflower ~ The Terrace Kitchen

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.

Cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets, avoiding very small pieces.

Boil the cauliflower florets in water for 1 minute, then drain and run cold water over them to stop cooking.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup maida, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, and some salt.

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients to make a slightly thick batter that can coat the cauliflower.

Heat Disano extra light olive oil in a pan.

Coat the boiled cauliflower florets in the batter using your fingers to ensure even coverage.

Drop the coated cauliflower florets into the hot oil and flash fry on high flame for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly golden but not dark.

For double frying, ensure the oil is very hot and fry the cauliflower florets until they are crispy, avoiding lower temperatures to prevent oiliness.

In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté chopped garlic and grated ginger on low to medium flame for 5-10 seconds until the raw smell is gone.

Add 1 medium-sized sliced onion and sauté until it becomes slightly pink.

Add 1 medium-sized capsicum and 1 green chili (which may turn red) and sauté briefly.

Mix in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and stir while keeping the flame high.

Add a slurry made from 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with water and bring the mixture to a boil, then switch off the flame to avoid cooking the honey.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of Sano honey and add salt if needed, tasting the sauce first.

Add chopped spring onion if available, then drop in the crispy cauliflower and mix quickly.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the mixture, serve immediately, and garnish with more sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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