Cauliflower Lollipops

Fried foods may not be a very good idea but sometimes especially on cold rainy evenings when you are trapped at home the only thing that will elevate your mood is some fried, spicy snack with a hot cup of tea. This Saturday was one such day and here is what we had....

Ingredients:

1/4cup all purpose flour

1/4cup cornflour

1tbs green chillies, finely chopped

1tbs ginger, grated

1tbs garlic grated

1tsp red chilli powder

1/2tsp white pepper powder

1/4tsp ajinomoto/msg

1/4tsp sugar

1 1/2tbs lemon juice

a pinch of baking soda

salt to taste

a little orange food colour

water, as required

oil for deep frying

10-12 cauliflower florets, keep the stems long

Method:

Wash the florets and leave aside to drain or pat dry.

Mix all the ingredients except the last two with sufficient water to make a slightly thick batter.

Heat the oil and when hot enough dip the florets in the batter and deep fry for about 5-7mins on medium flame till crisp. 

Drain well and serve hot with a sweet and sour sauce.

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This is going to 'JFI - Cauliflower' event hosted by Mythreyee, initially started by Indira of Mahanandi.

And to 'FIC-Orange' event hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen, initiated by Harini of Tongue Ticklers.