Thursday, June 10, 2010

Honey-lemon Crispy Cauliflower


This is one of the amazing Chinese recipe I personally have experimented so far ...I love the flavour of the lemon and honey it gives such a nice vibrant flavour that you simply can't stop having it :).....well my family loved it so I thought I will blog this for my future reference and for my blogger friends , readers too :)...well I hope u would appreciate my efforts and drop in Ur lovely feedback :)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup med size cauliflower florets parboiled

1/2 capsicum cut into cubes

6 cloves of garlic finely chopped

1/2 tsp honey

2 tsp sesame seeds

1 tsp spring onion greens for garnishing

oil for deep frying + 1 tbsp oil

For the batter

6 tbsp Maida

3 tbsp Cornflour

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 tbsp spring onion greens finely chopped

1 tsp soya sauce

1 tsp freshly crushed peppercorns

salt to taste

For the sauce mix

2 tbsp spring onion greens finely chopped

1 tbsp chilli sauce

1/2 tsp soya sauce

1 1/2 tsp honey 

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

a pinch of orange food colour

1/2 tsp cornflour

salt to taste

Method

For the Fried florets
  • Mix all the ingredients required for batter with little water to a fine and semi- thick paste
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan and when its hot dip each florets in the batter and deep fry it till golden brown & crisp, drain on a kitchen towel and keep aside
For the Sauce Mix
  • In a bowl Mix all the ingredients mentioned under sauce with little water and keep aside

For the Honey-Lemon Cauliflower
  • Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and fry till golden brown, and then add spring onion greens and fry for a second
  • Add capsicum and fry till a bit tender yet crunchy, and add the fried florets and toss well
  • Add the sauce mix and toss well till it coats the florets
  • At the time of serving drizzle honey and then sprinkle sesame seeds and garnish it with spring onion greens and serve hot

113 comments:

  1. looks lovely ... will be a good appetizer :)

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  2. Yummy honey cauliflower...it looks dam tasty feel like to eat it now only....this is absolutely new to me sushma...u r a gr8 innovator ...i love ur cooking and everything ....Thank q for this lovely dish

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  3. luks perfect..mouthwatering recipe

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  4. I always wait for ur chinese recipes...They look so yummy I feel like grabbing them from pictures posted on ur blog

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  5. Yummm! Droool! It's appetizing and exquisite! I'd love to try this!

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  6. yummyyyy snack!wonderful recipe Sushma.

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  7. Yummy honey lemon cauliflower .Looks great and also so tempting

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  8. Wow..............that looks awesome and mouthwatering. Looks so tempting and delicious.

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  9. that looks so tasty..I so love your recipes

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  10. lovely cauliflower...tempting a lot

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  11. Looks yumm Sushma, I am ready to grab it from the pic.

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  12. Total Awesome dish !
    Looks too delicious to sustain .... need to try your starters soon !

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  13. Great combo surely tasted yummy and crunchy....

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  14. wow!!!
    looks delicious and very tempting dear :-)

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  15. Lovely combo..sweet and tangy cauliflower really sounds delicious and yummy...

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  16. hi sushma good morning today feeling better
    i think i will stay in home today
    i have to start project

    how are you sushma ? how is your health?

    hey today honey - lemon cauliflower.
    dish looks yummy

    i never saw this , but i want to try this,
    tasting new food is also an experiment
    haha
    take care sushma evening i will meet you

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  17. Colorful and scrumptious dish. The taste of sweet and sour coupled with the hot sauce, a wonderful starter.

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  18. Omg, mouthwatering cauliflowers..i can have them anytime..

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  19. i love the honey-lemon burst of flavour and taste in here, sush! unique recipe.

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  20. Interesting combo,looks tasty too. Would love to attempt in my kitchen too :) Thanks for sharing.

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  21. That must be a taste that would leave its bits on taste buds.... Oh!!!! Awesome prep with appealing captures.... Just tempting to pop it in to my pie hole.....;-)

    Ash....
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  22. Nice to know that your feeling better knk,and thanks all of you for you wonderful comments as well

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  23. what a spicy click...just tempted to taste one.

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  24. inviting! all ur chinese recipes are awesome :)

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  25. I love cauliflower and this looks so yummy :) How is ur health now Sushma? Get well soon

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  26. Mouthwatering!!!!! A lovely recipe!

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  27. Looks gorgeous! great color and texture. Pass the Fork please? :))

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  28. This indeed is looks so tempting and I am on a diet!!!! :(

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  29. another fab creation from your kitchen love it

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  30. oh my gosh, that looks SO delicious!

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  31. Thanks for all your wonderful comments..

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  32. WOW...that looks spectacular...yum!

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  33. I love your Chinese inspired recipes!

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  34. Looks wouthwatering dish..Love it.

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  35. Sushma..Crispy cauliflower looks yummy, mouthwatering, tempting no words dear..Yummo yummo

    Love
    Kairali sisters

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  36. Hi Sushma,
    This is a great twist on cauliflower manchurian, which I've been wanting to try out!
    You have a great-looking blog with some awesome recipes! :) I've recently started my own blog. Please do check it out at your convenience at http://spicesavant.blogspot.com. Any feedback is welcome!

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  37. Mmmmmmmmmm sushma ur are definetly killing us with such wonderful dishes..wonderful looking and I am soooo much tempted to eat something saucy.. Wish I am ur neighbour.

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  38. Get well soon dear. Take care Ok

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  39. Looks awesome dear..real yummy and crunchy..beautiful combo,must try this.

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  40. Sure Sush :) U take care and get well soon n lovely weekend for u too

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  41. Looks perfect.. I love the glazing of the honey on the cauliflower.. delicious dish..

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  42. Thanks rach, and thanks all of you for dropping by as well...and thanks ameya,hope to see you again..

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  43. Wow - this looks absolutely delicious.

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  44. Really fabulous! At first I thought they are chicken pieces...poor me! Must be very delicious. The colour is lovely.

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  45. all your indo-chinese recipes are soooooo tempting, Sushma! great click too.

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  46. Dear Sushma,

    Thank you for your sincere comments and feedback.

    The couliflower recipe is new and I havent tried it before.

    I have started cooking again and hope to try your experience in my kitchen.

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  47. This dish looks like the one served in restaurants, Tempting & very beautiful

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  48. You are such a creative cook..Hats off to u for trying out new recipes.Its looks fabulous.I liked ur bread crisps too.I want to try ur crispy bread soon..

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  49. Loved it...looks so yummy...delicious..nice pics

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  50. Looks so good. Nice pictures. So mouthwatering. YUM!

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  51. Sushma, amazing looking recipe. Bookmarked it, if I don't get lazy, I may actually prepare it tonight itself :)

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  52. Yes mary it was just like chicken, soft and juicy...and thanks for dropping by abhi, hope your feeling better now and thanks everyone for your wonderful comments, do visit again

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  53. looks yummy & mouthwatering

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  54. wow!luv this type of recipes...looks crispy n yummy

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  55. I've never seen cauliflower prepared in that way! A delicious recipe!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  56. nice gr8 thought what a combi....really need to try... how did u get that thought to prepare it with such combo...that color making me to try it rgt away...

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  57. This is an amazing recipe for cauliflowers, truly unique and I want to try it as soon as possible!

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  58. Yum Yum!! Honey-lemon crispy cauliflower looks too tempting...

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  59. Sushma, no one can beat u when it comes to chinese......love it...wish I was your neighbour....

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  60. wow .. love it .. very delicious .. awesome pic :)

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  61. Thanks for all your wonderful comments..

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  62. I love chinese too and this one seems like a must try

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  63. Honey crispy cauliflower is so delicious & very tempting .

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  64. Honey crispy cauliflower is so delicious & very tempting.

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  65. Hi Sush, hru doing? Those cauliflowers are calling me!!! Anything left for me??? :D

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  66. hi sushma good morning

    how are you feeling today
    i woke up so at 9.00,
    i have to get ready now
    see you at evening

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  67. Great minds do think alike. This looks wonderful. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  68. Wow! Who says vegetable dishes have to be plain and boring! This cauliflower dish looks phenomenal! I am definitely bookmarking it. :)

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  69. Yea mary they do:)..and thanks so much for your wonderful comments,

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  70. Oh wow! Your Honey-lemon Crispy Cauliflower looks mouthwatering and damn good!

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  71. You are tempting me dear!!! That looks awesome. Very tasty and wonderful starter. Must try this

    Deepa

    Hamaree Rasoi

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  72. Looks so tempting n lov the gr8 flavors in them...

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  73. Beautiful Appetizer Sushma. Pictures are simple superb and eye-catching. Love the color and good photography.

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  74. It all looks delicious! I love cauliflower when it's all crispy!

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  75. Thanks for coming and giving your lovely feedback, hope you all will love this one

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  76. lovely and such a mouth watering recipe !!!!

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  77. I can feel the sweet, tangy taste of crispy cauliflower. So good...

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  78. here comes the chinese speciality again..u r awesome with it..bookmarked!

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  79. Truly delicious.. looks very temptinf dear..awesome clicks.. :)

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  80. Hi. Regading ur querry about the potato flakes, these are an instant variety to make mashed potato, when mixed with water. I used vegit brand.I hope this helps u.

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  81. I love the sweet and tart mix from the honey and lemon! Sounds absolutely delicious!

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  82. hi sushma how are yoday , today i was bit busy with some work how are you doing , how was your weekend going on
    i hope you guys enjoy alot

    enjoy weekend
    take care

    happy weekend

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  83. You too have a lovely weekend naveen,take care and thanks for all your wonderful comments

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  84. A very new dish.. unique flavours!

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  85. Sushma,,how are you ter dear?..Sorry for delayed comment bit tight dear.. Sushma,,asusual superb chinese recipe superb presentation dear love the vibrant colour of the cauli dear..Sure,,my hubby like this recipe..

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  86. wow....I am blown away by yoru blog...what great food! I am so glad to have found you!

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  87. hi sushma

    good morning
    how are you today
    how was your sunday started
    hope you feel good today,

    for me sunday is bit boring
    i will spend this day by playing games and all

    sushma do you eat non-veg,
    yesterday we had chicken fried rice
    its good,
    today also non-veg .
    what is today's special in your home

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  88. yumm , looks delish. a must try.

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  89. wow that looks perfectly glazed in honey!

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  90. wonderful and delicious cauliflower...great pics too!!

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  91. hi sushma good morning
    how are you are you fine?
    how is your health

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  92. This looks delicious! I can not wait to serve this soon!

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  93. My roomies are crazy behind cauliflower manchurian and infact we were talking just few days back to prepare at home, I am bookmarking this recipe coz definately will be referring later! thanks a lot!

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  94. Awesome..awesome!!!! wanna gobble up the entire thing now...yummy!!!

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  95. These sound wonderful Sushma with the honey and lemon and deep fried too. I think you should open a restaurant.

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  96. wowwwwwwww...you just make me drool every time come to your space. I have cauliflower...will surely try this tomorrow.

    I missed so many of your yummy posts in last few days...seeing them all now.

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  97. Hi sushma,
    This is my first visit here...honey-lemon crispy cauli...recipe is so good..I will try it.
    I am following you, so that I can have in touch with your blog and recipes...

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  98. Looks wonderful, Sush!Love the name too:)

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  99. Hey Sush,

    Haven't seen any post from you since 5 days... where are you? hope everything is fine at your end.

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  100. hi sushma
    how are you
    what happen no post
    today started nice ,
    we are planning to watch rajneeti,
    people are saying movie is good,

    evening i will tell you details

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  101. Lovely cauliflower recipe. A great alternate to the usual manchurian. And a mouth-watering aloo-bread crispies.

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  102. Dear Sushma,
    please take care of your health!

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  103. hey this looks so delicious..man cant tell u how much I missed all these delicacies during the break..

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  104. Sus, that is one rocking dish!..pictures look too inviting!

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  105. The "Honey-lemon Crispy Cauliflower" looks mouthwatering. I will make it soon and let you know. Thanks for sharing.

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