Deep Fried Cauliflower Nuggets With Yogurt Sauce
This cauliflower is lightly breaded and fried with a crispy crust. The dipping sauce is perfect for any fried vegetable.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Nuggets:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 small bunch of fresh dill chopped fine
- salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower:
- Break the cauliflower into florets. Heat a pot of water to boiling.
- Add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender.
- Note: Do not overcook the cauliflower.
Fry the cauliflower florets:
- Heat a deep pan with your choice of fat (vegetable oil or lard) to about 330F.
- Place the flour and cornmeal in separate bowls.
- Add the spices and salt to taste to the flour dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Roll each cauliflower floret first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the cornmeal.
- Fry on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Arrange on a pretty plate and serve warm. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve with the yogurt sauce.
Make the yogurt dipping sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt totaste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.