Cauliflower Vadai Recipe, Indian Style Cauliflower Fritters – Kannamma Cooks (2024)

Cauliflower vadai made with blanched Cauliflower and spices. Gobi Vada / pakora recipe. Shallow fried Indian style Cauliflower fritters that are made without eggs, Vegan and Gluten-free.

Cauliflower is the most versatile vegetable ever. There is a very funny quote about Cauliflower. “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” The possibilities of a Cauliflower is endless. This is a very easy to do Cauliflower Vadai / Cauliflower fritters that can be put together in minutes. The cauliflower gets nicely fried and roasted along with other spices and makes for an excellent easy evening snack. This Gobi Vadai is a great school lunch box idea too. This is a very kid friendly after school Indian snack. Here is how to make tasty shallow fried Cauliflower Vadai –Crisp Cauliflower fritters.

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Wash the Cauliflower in water and cut it into florets. Bring a big pot of water to boil , add in turmeric, salt and the Cauliflower florets. Let it boil for 7-8 minutes until half done. Remove off heat.Drain the water.Grate the Cauliflower florets in a wide grater. If the stems of the florets are very hard to grate, chop them finely with a knife and add. Set aside.

Take a bowl and add in the grated Cauliflower, finely chopped green chillies,finely choppedcoriander leaves, poppy seeds (khuskhus), finely chopped cashew nuts, salt, curry leaves, ginger, mint leaves, onion, fennel seeds and besan (chickpea flour). Make sure to chop the onions and greens as fine as possible. Mix everything well. Do not add any water at this stage. mix well with your hands to combine. Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the mixture is very dry. Add water only when really necessary.
Note: This recipe has white poppy seeds. If you cant source white poppy seeds in a place where you live, just omit it.

Slightly oil your hands and form 2 inch cutlets / patties with the mixture. Make sure the patty is tight and even on the sides. Gently even out the sides by pressing with your hands. Set aside.

Heat oil in a flat pan until hot. I prefer shallow frying in peanut oil. Shallow fry the Cauliflower vadai for 2-3 minutes on each side on medium flame. Do not turn the vadai often. It might break. Once brown on both sides, remove the shallow fried vadai and drain on paper towels.

Serve Cauliflower Vadai – Crisp Cauliflower fritters hot. Additional bonus – Its yummy, Vegan and Glutenfree.

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