Chatpata Cauliflower Pakoda

Ingredients: 

1. Florets of Cauliflower - 10 to 15(medium size) 
2. Chilli-Garlic-Ginger Paste(fine) - 3 tblsps
3. Besan(coarse) - 1 small cup
4. Salt to taste
5. Oil to deep fry

Directions:

1. Boil some water, add 1 tsp salt, Put the florets of cauliflower in boiling water. Put off the gas. Put lid on the container. Keep the florets in the hot water till just tender (5-7 mins). Drain out the water from the flowers well.
2. Add little salt to chilli-garlic-ginger paste, mix well & marinate the tendered florets with this paste properly & keep aside for at least 1/2 an hr.
3. Mix the coarse besan with water to form the medium thick, smooth batter. Add salt as per test(take into account the salt added to the chilli-garlic-ginger paste) & 1 tblsp of hot oil. Mix well.
4. Heat the oil in a kadai over medium high heat.
5. Coat the marinated florets of cauliflower with the besan batter & fry them until golden brown.
6. Drain the pakodas on paper towel before serving hot with tomato sauce.