How do I get the cauliflower charred but still crunchy?

Stir-fry the florets on high heat in Anveshan sesame oil without overcrowding the pan, tossing quickly so they catch colour while staying crisp-tender.

Why use sesame oil for this stir-fry?

Anveshan sesame oil has a toasty, nutty aroma that gives the gobi an authentic Indo-Asian depth that neutral oils cannot deliver.

What does the honey do in the recipe?

A tablespoon of Anveshan wild forest honey balances the salty soy sauce and pepper, giving the stir-fry a glossy sweet-savoury finish.

How many does this gobi stir-fry serve?

It serves 4 and takes about 10 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.

Sesame Oil Gobi Stir-Fry

Name: Sesame Oil Gobi Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Wild Forest Honey; 1 medium Cauliflower (Gobi); 2.5 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 cup Bell Peppers; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 3 stalks Spring Onions; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 0.5 tsp Salt

Sesame oil gobi stir-fry is a quick Indo-Asian dish of cauliflower florets and bell peppers tossed on high heat with garlic, ginger and spring onions. Cooking it in toasty, nutty Anveshan sesame oil gives the gobi its signature smoky depth, while a spoon of Anveshan wild forest honey balances the soy with gentle sweetness. Ready in about 25 minutes, it serves four as a side or a light main with rice.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time25 min

Ingredients

Cauliflower (Gobi)
💡 You can also use Groundnut Oil / Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Bell Peppers
Garlic
Ginger
Spring Onions
Soy Sauce
Black Pepper Powder
Salt

How to Make Sesame Oil Gobi Stir-Fry

1
Cut the cauliflower into small florets and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain well.
2
Heat the Anveshan Sesame Oil in a wok on high heat until shimmering and fragrant.
3
Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the sliced bell peppers.

Tips for the Best Sesame Oil Gobi Stir-Fry

✓Cut the cauliflower into even small florets so they cook through quickly on high heat.
✓Add the garlic and ginger to the hot Anveshan sesame oil for just a few seconds to avoid burning.

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