Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (2024)

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My 15th recipe, “Gobi 65 Recipe” an extraordinary cauliflower dish which can challenge the chicken 65. And win the hearts of vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. It is extremely simple to prepare and can be served as a quick appetizer/snack. Gobi 65 is nothing but a fried cauliflower snack.

Cups of cauliflower florets are coated in a spicy batter and fried until delicious crisp. You can refer to my youtube video here.

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Cauliflower is surely a versatile vegetable. And Off late has become extremely famous with more and more folks moving towards being vegan and low-carb. These days I see a lot of recipes substituting cauliflower for meats like chicken to recreate classics such as buffalo chicken wings, etc. However this Gobi 65 has remained an extraordinary fried Gobi dish for ages. One which can easily challenge the chicken 65 and win hands down the hearts of vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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These fried cauliflower florets are the perfect evening snack / tea time snack. Can immediately hook anyone who is trying it for the first time . You will always keep eagerly waiting for the next time. Just the thoughts of this deep-fried cauliflower makes me drool. Its quite the popular vegetarian starter found in many famous South Indian restaurants. Wow, my most favorite one. So I can eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, without getting bored 🙂

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Whenever I buy cauliflower, even though I typically cook other recipes, but I will always ensure to reserve atleast 10 cauliflower pieces to make this gobi 65. If cauliflower is your favorite too, just like mine, then try out some of my other delicious recipes from here

  • Cauliflower Masala
  • Gobi Manchurian
  • Gobi Masala Dosa
  • Cauliflower Parmesan Bites
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Gopi 65 Recipe

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Gobi 65

Revathi Palani

Gobi 65 is an extraordinary cauliflower (Gobi) dish which can challenge the chicken 65 and win the hearts of vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Cauliflower
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 2 Tbsp All purpose flour / Maida
  • 2 Tbsp Rice flour
  • 1 Tbsp Corn flour
  • 1 ½ tsp Kashmiri Chilli powder (adjust per taste)
  • 1 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust per taste)
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 ½ tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • Oil - for frying

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl add all the listed ingredients except (fresh cauliflowers, curry leaves and turmeric) add 3-4 Tbsp of water and mix to get a paste.

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  • Now par boil the cauliflower florets with turmeric powder and ¼ tsp of salt. Drain the cauliflower and add to the prepared paste and mix thoroughly. Do not add any additional water since the water content in cauliflower will be more than enough for the masala to bind to it.

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  • Now heat a pan with oil and fry in batches in medium flame till the cauliflower turns golden brown. Drain and place in paper napkins / paper towel to drain the excess oil.

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  • Finally, garnish with fried curry leaves, green chillies and lemon wedges. Enjoy hot for the best taste. Serve with tomato ketchup.

Notes | FAQ

- Only if your paste is too thick and not binding to cauliflower, sprinkle little water and mix.

- In case, the paste is too thin then add some rice flour to thicken it and make it bind.

- Do not add too many cauliflower florets at a time in oil for frying. Oil temperature will go down and you will not get a crispy exterior layer. So, to maintain the temperature of oil, add in batches and ensure there is enough oil for deep frying. I fried in 5 batches.

- The ratio of flour should be (maida: rice flour: corn flour – 2: 2: 1).

- I used Kashmiri chili powder for its good color and lesser spiciness. If you use regular red chilli powder, reduce the quantity accordingly

- While I have seen people making it in air fryer, I havent tried using it yet. I am not sure if I would get the perfect crispy cauliflower, as when we fry in hot oil

- Optionally you can add food color to make it bright red color or bright orange color

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  1. Ashwini says

    Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (9)
    It’s like a replacement of chicken kababs????

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  2. Viji Senthil says

    Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (10)
    Very good recipe. Exact measurements. Prepared and enjoyed with family. Thank you so much.

    Reply

    • revifood says

      Thanks Viji for trying

      Reply

  3. Charanjit says

    Hi today I tried your recipe it was very yummy

    Reply

    • revifood says

      Thanks Chranjith 🙂

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Gobi 65 | Easy Indian Snack Recipe | Tea Time Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is 65 in Gobi 65? ›

apparently the recipe was first started by a military canteen in tamilnadu. in the menu list, it was the 65th item and hence the name was derived as gobi 65 recipe. well that is one of the popular story floating around, but then there are other stories too.

What is the difference between Gobi Manchurian and Gobi 65? ›

Gobi Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese recipe that is a very famous food in India. The Manchurian is the gravy version. Gobi 65 is the dry version. The story goes that spiced chicken was served as the 65th menu item in a military canteen.

Why is Gobi 65 named so? ›

Some theories make sense – like the one that suggests it was the 65 item on a menu. Other stories are downright bizarre: the chicken is marinated for 65 days; it is made from 65-day-old chickens; a chicken is cut into 65 pieces; a chef once added 65 chillies to the recipe to make it super spicy and so forth.

Why do we call Gobi 65? ›

One account claims that the dish emerged as a simple meal for Indian soldiers in 1965. Another account claims that it is a dish containing 65 chili peppers devised by an enterprising hotelier. It is also claimed to relate to a requirement for the meat to be from 65-day-old chickens.

Why is gobi manchurian not crispy? ›

Any moisture in the gobi will cook it to soft and not crisp. Heat up the oil for deep frying on a medium heat. Meanwhile make the batter by adding cornstarch, all-purpose flour, red chilli powder, black pepper and salt to a mixing bowl. Add the gobi florets to the batter (in batches), coat them well.

Can we eat gobi manchurian daily? ›

Gobi is a good vegetable having vitamins,,calcium ,carbohydrates, fibres and mineral salts . What will happen if I eat roadside Manchurian every day? It is a very unhealthy choice. Ones a while is fine, but on a regular basis, just a NO NO.

Is gobi manchurian good for health? ›

The Gobi Manchurian Benefits all stem from the goodness of cauliflower. It is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals and is a very nutritious vegetable that your diet is sure to benefit from. It provides a good amount of fiber that helps ease digestive distress and significantly improves digestion.

What is 65 in Indian food? ›

Chicken 65 is a South Indian deep fried chicken appetizer, originated in Hotel Buhari in Chennai. Chicken pieces are marinated with flour, spices, yogurt, egg, and curry leaves. These are later fried to perfection until golden and crisp.

What is 65 in cooking? ›

Invented in Chennai, this version of fried chicken represents the flavours of southern India – a perfect balance of sweet, sour and spicy. The name as to why it is called 65, has a few lores behind it. But experts say it's not the date, rather the serial number on the menu card that gave this iconic dish its name.

What is 65 biryani? ›

Biryani 65" is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of two popular Indian dishes: biryani and Chicken 65. Biryani 65 typically involves cooking basmati rice with aromatic spices, meat (usually chicken), and vegetables, similar to traditional biryani.

What is the difference between chicken kebab and Chicken 65? ›

Once the chicken is marinated, it is threaded onto skewers and grilled or baked until cooked through. Chicken kababs can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as rice, naan bread, and raita. Chicken 65 is a popular Indian dish made with deep-fried chicken pieces that are coated in a spicy, flavorful batter.

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