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A close-up of Crispy Deep Fried Cauliflower florets piled on a plate, with a bowl of dipping sauce and a fork holding a dipped floret in the blurred background.
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower appetizerr, fried cauliflower, vegetable dipping sauce
Servings: 6
Author: Recipe Idea Shop

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.