We all love winter and it's time to dive into some warm and delicious delicacies. From gajar ka halwa to gond ke laddoo, Indian cuisine has plenty of mouthwatering dishes for this season. When it comes to the vegetables of winter, spinach, beetroots, carrots, peas, radishes, mustard greens, and cauliflower are staples in India.
Speaking particularly about cauliflower, this vegetable is very versatile and can become a part of all three meals, such as gobi paratha for breakfast, stir-fry for lunch, and curry for dinner. According to a report by Harvard Health Publishing, cauliflower is a good source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium. It is also low in calories. Easily available in the market, gobi can also become a part of your appetiser menu during winter celebrations.
Here are six delicious appetisers you can prepare with cauliflower:
Gobi 65
This is a very popular snack starter you can find in most Indian restaurants. Being a vegetarian version of the classic chicken 65, it is prepared with cauliflower florets, corn flour, yoghurt, and spices like garam masala, red chilli powder, and ginger-garlic paste. The florets are dipped in a flavourful batter and deep-fried to perfection.
Cheesy Cauliflower Bites
These bites are an interesting snack you can prepare for your family during the winter. They are crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, with an absolute burst of flavours. The main ingredients of this appetiser are cauliflower florets, mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, bread crumbs, oregano, and eggs.
Tandoori Gobi Tikka
Tandoori dishes like tandoori chicken, fish tikka, and naan are our go-to choices for parties and celebrations. So, this time, why not try gobi tikka for your next family dinner? Made from gobi heads marinated with yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, garam masala, and other spices, this gobi tikka is either grilled or baked in an oven.
Gobi Manchurian
This is an interesting variation of the classic Indo-Chinese dish, Manchurian. Made with all-purpose flour, cornflour, sauces, ketchup, and lots of spices like red chilli powder and black pepper, it is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. You can also prepare gobi manchurian with gravy and serve it as a main course.
Gobi Popcorn
Gobi popcorn is a crunchy and tasty snack that ideally fits your appetiser menu for all kinds of winter celebrations. Perfectly served with tomato ketchup, it can be prepared within an hour. The main ingredients of this snack are cauliflower, buttermilk, soy sauce, chilli sauce, flour, and spices like red chilli powder and pepper.
Cauliflower Cutlets
This is another easy party snack you can prepare with cauliflower kept in your kitchen. Prepared in less than half an hour, these cutlets are perfect for your last-minute preparations. All you have to do is combine grated gobi with bread crumbs, semolina, red chilli powder, garam masala, and chaat masala and shallow fry in oil.