Cauliflower crunchies for a cozy rainy day

As the rain taps against your window, there's no better way to cosy up than with a cup of hot tea and some tasty snacks. Try these crispy cauliflower bites for a delicious and crunchy treat. They're easy to make and perfect for brightening up a rainy afternoon.

Amritsari Gobi Pakoda

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower (Cut into florets)- 2 cups
• Finely chopped onions- 2
• Green chillies-4
• Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp
• Ajwain-1/2 tsp
• Salt- To taste
• Gram flour / Besan - 1 cup
• Rice flour- 1/4 cup
• Oil- For deep frying
   

Preparation:

In a bowl add chopped cauliflower, finely chopped onion, green chillies, coriander leaves, ajwain and salt. Mix and keep it for 10-15 minutes 

Add rice flour and besan to the cauliflower with a little water and make it into a smooth dough. The dough must not be soggy

Heat oil in a kadai or fry pan and deep fry the pakora. 

Cauliflower Bajji

Ingredients;

• Cauliflower – 1 no
• Gram flour – 1 ½ cup
• Rice powder – ¼ cup
• Corn flour – 1 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tbsp
• Asafoetida – ¼ tsp
• Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp
• Soda powder – A pinch
• Salt – Accordingly
• Oil – to fry

Preparation:

Separate the cauliflower florets. Take some water in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Put the florets in the water and boil for 5 minutes. Strain and remove the florets.

In a bowl, add all the other ingredients and mix well to form a thick batter.

Heat a pan and add oil.

Dip each floret in the batter and deep fry.

Serve with hot tea.