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.