firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup gobi. make sure to take the florets of the same size.
now add 1 tsp salt and pour hot water.
soak for 5 minutes, or until the gobi is blanched slightly.
drain off and keep aside to cool completely.
in a bowl take 1 cup maida and ¾ cup corn flour.
also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
adding 1 cup water, mix well using a whisk making sure there are no lumps.
now add blanched gobi and coat well with batter.
deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
stir occasionally, making sure to fry uniformly.
fry until the gobi turns golden brown and crisp. you can double fry for a crunchier bite.
drain off making sure to get rid of excess oil. keep aside.
in a large wok, heat 2 tbsp oil. add ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp fennel and few curry leaves.
splutter until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 1 onion, 5 clove garlic and 1 inch ginger. stir fry on high flame.
further, add ½ capsicum and stir fry until it turns crunchy.
add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp pepper powder, ½ tsp salt and 2 tbsp tomato sauce.
stir fry on high flame until the spices are well combined.
add in fried gobi and mix gently. do not overcook as gobi will lose its crunchiness.
finally, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves and enjoy crispy gobi pepper fry.