For me, the most special time of the day is my evening Tea Time!
Especially this time of the year, when the weather takes a turn by each passing hour of the day and evenings are normally called in with a cloudy sky. A nice evening chai time snack is more than welcome. Normally, In this weather, you would always find me frying something in my kitchen. But this time I tried a snack which is low calorie. I can bake as well as pan fry. These lovely Cauliflower Nuggets gave me company with my Tea. Cauliflower may sound very unconventional, but these come out just amazing. Could be even served as a party appetizer.
I baked them, but you may even pan fry them. They are very easy to prepare and quick to serve. If you are making them for a party then you may even make them in advance and keep them in the refrigerator and just take them out 5 minutes before frying them.
Cauliflower Nuggets
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets blanched and finely ground
- 1 green capsicum Green small chopped
- 1 onionchopped small
- 1 - 2 Chilies Green finely chopped
- 4 tbsps Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- to taste salt
- xbd tsp black pepper powder
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 breadcrumb Fresh (I used 2 whole-wheat bread)
- 3 tbsps mozzarella cheese (may stuff or mix)
Instructions
- Pre--15 heat the oven to 200 degree Celsius.
- Heat 5 cups of water on a saucepan with 1 tsp. of salt. Bring to boil and put the cauliflower florets in.Boil covered for 5 minutes and switch off the flame .Let it sit in hot water covered for another 5 minutes and drain the water.
- Transfer the florets in a tray to cool.Meanwhile, chop the capsicum, onion, green chili. Grind 3 slices of bread in the processor for crumbs.
- Grind the cooled florets in the food processor. Transfer the ground florets to a bowl.
- Now add the chopped capsicum, onion and green chilies. Add the bread crumbs, egg and ginger garlic paste. Add in the salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Mix well and make nugget shapes and place on to a greased baking tray or lined tray.
- Place all the nuggets and brush them with oil.
- Bake them on 200 dc for 20-25 minutes depending on your oven till golden brown. Turn sides after 10-15 minutes once done on one side.
- Alternately, you may pan fry them with 2 tbsp. of oil till done.(if you do not have an oven)
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or mayo dip of your choice.