Description
Crispy golden cauliflower delights bring Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with simple, zesty ingredients. Garlic, herbs, and a light crunch create an irresistible dish you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole cauliflower
- 2 eggs
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (110 grams) wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) turmeric
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) thyme
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) salt
Cooking Liquid:
- 1 glass (240 milliliters) water
Frying Ingredient:
- Liquid oil
Instructions
- Immerse the whole cauliflower in boiling water, cooking until slightly tender yet maintaining structural integrity, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Create a spice-laden coating mixture by combining wheat flour with ground red pepper, chili pepper, turmeric, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a wide, shallow container.
- Prepare a binding liquid by thoroughly whisking eggs and milk together until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Allow cauliflower to cool sufficiently, then carefully disassemble into uniform bite-sized florets using gentle hand movements.
- Execute a triple-layer coating technique: first roll each floret in seasoned flour mixture, next submerge completely in egg wash, then return to flour mixture for comprehensive coverage.
- Preheat cooking oil in a deep fryer or expansive pan to precisely 350°F, ensuring consistent temperature for optimal frying results.
- Strategically fry cauliflower florets in controlled batches, rotating periodically to achieve an evenly golden, crisp exterior with a delicate interior.
- Transfer fried florets onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain, then present immediately while maintaining peak crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect texture by carefully monitoring boiling time to prevent overcooking the cauliflower, ensuring it remains slightly firm and doesn’t become mushy.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting wheat flour with rice flour or almond flour, which provides an equally crispy coating for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different spice combinations like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or za’atar to personalize the coating’s taste profile.
- Maintain optimal oil temperature between 350-375°F to guarantee a golden, crispy exterior without absorbing excess oil, resulting in a lighter, crunchier bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg