Manchurian Cauliflower

Ingredients

For Cauliflower:
1 cauliflower washed and cut into florets 
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or cooking spray
1 cup plain flour
1/4 cup corn flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garam masala spice mix
1/4 teaspoon hot chilli powder
1 clove garlic; minced 
1 teaspoon freshly-grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 cup water

For Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small-medium onion finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic minced
1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons corn flour
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons jaggery or brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce (Siracha or  Nando’s Sauce) 
½  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½  teaspoon ground turmeric
½  teaspoon garam masala 
½  teaspoon hot chilli powder
½  teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup water

Garnish
2-3 Spring onions
Sesame seeds

Method:  preheat the oven to 200C

1. Line a large baking sheet with foil add 1 tablespoon of oil and spread. 
2. Add the flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garam masala spice mix, hot chili powder, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and water in a large bowl, mix together to form a thick batter
3. Cover each piece of the cauliflower with the batter and place on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake the cauliflower for 30 minutes at 200C.
4. To make the sauce: Add soy sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, cider vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, turmeric, garam masala, hot chili powder, black pepper, and water in a whisk together.   Set aside.
5. Heat the oil over medium heat; once hot, add the onion and cook until softened, but not yet browned, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
6. Add the spicy sauce mix and bring to a boil, then mix the cornflour in a little water and add and bring to a simmer. 
7. Place the cooked cauliflower in a large bowl, pour the sauce over it and mix.
8. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.