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Gobi Manchurian Pizza Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pizza crust
- 1 cup Gobi Manchurian (recipe below)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

For Gobi Manchurian:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying

Special equipment needed:
- Oven
- Frying pan

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger paste, garlic paste, soy sauce, red chili powder, and salt. Add water little by little to make a thick batter.

3. Dip cauliflower florets in the batter and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

4. Spread pizza sauce on the pizza crust.

5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza sauce.

6. Arrange Gobi Manchurian on top of the cheese.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro on top.

9. Slice and serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 425°F
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 350
- Total fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 15g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pizza crust: You can use store-bought or homemade pizza crust.
- Pizza sauce: You can use marinara sauce or any other tomato-based sauce.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: You can use any other type of cheese like cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack.
- Green onions: You can use regular onions or shallots.
- Cilantro: You can use parsley or basil.

Variations:
- You can add other toppings like sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or olives.
- You can make a non-vegetarian version by adding cooked chicken or shrimp.
- You can make a spicy version by adding more red chili powder or hot sauce.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to drain the fried cauliflower florets on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- You can make Gobi Manchurian ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can freeze the pizza dough for later use.
- You can use a pizza stone for a crispy crust.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pizza on a wooden board or pizza tray.
- Garnish with more chopped cilantro or green onions.

Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions

Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Tomato soup

Suggested side dishes:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Tomato soup

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pizza crust is not crispy, bake it for a few more minutes.
- If the cheese is not melted, bake it for a few more minutes.
- If the pizza is too spicy, reduce the amount of red chili powder.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the cauliflower florets thoroughly.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.

Food history:
- Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that originated in India.

Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and savory.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with a side of garlic bread, Caesar salad, or tomato soup.

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Region: Indian

Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Savory, Umami, Aromatic