Deep-fried Spiced Cauliflower

A great party munch that is super easy to prepare and serve. It takes your average cauliflower to a whole new deep-fried, spiced realm!

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5

Ingredients

• 1½ cups plain flour, plus ½ cup extra
• ½ cup cornflour
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 pinch bicarbonate of soda
• 2 cups cold soda water
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into medium florets
• 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt
• ¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves, plus extra, whole
• 4 naan breads
• Lime wedges, to serve

Steps

01. Sift flours, curry powder and soda into a medium bowl. Make a well in centre. Using a round-end knife or chopsticks, mix in combined soda water and egg until just combined but still quite lumpy. Place bowl in a larger bowl filled with iced water.

02. In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat oil on high until a cube of bread sizzles when added.

03. Dip cauliflower in batter. Deep-fry in four batches, 2-3 mins each, until golden. Drain on paper towel.

04. In a bowl, combine yoghurt and mint. Season to taste. Serve cauliflower with torn naan, yoghurt, mint leaves and lime.

TIP: To help make batter stick, dust cauliflower with a little plain flour, shaking off excess before dipping. Photo: Rob Shaw/Bauer