Gobi Manchurian Banned In Goa Town: Know Why
Gobi Manchurian, a fusion dish made up of cauliflower florets covered in a spicy red sauce, has long been a favourite among foodies.
However, Goa’s Mapusa banned the delicacy from stalls and feasts due to worries about artificial colouring and hygiene.
The Mapusa Municipal Council is not the first civic body in Goa to declare war on Gobi Manchurian. During the Vasco Saptah festival at the Shree Damodar temple in 2022.
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directed the Mormugao Municipal Council to ban Manchurian stall sales. Before this rule, the FDA conducted raids on such stalls in an effort to reduce their prevalence.
Is it good for health?
Deep-frying cauliflower in oil adds extra calories and fat to the dish, which can be harmful to health if consumed regularly. Moreover, the sauce used in Gobi Manchurian typically contains high amounts of sodium and sugar, which can lead to health problems if consumed in excess.
What is the history of it?
Gobi/ chicken manchurian also comes with its own “authentic” origin story. This one involves Nelson Wang, a Chinese chef from Kolkata, who supposedly dredged chicken cubes in cornflour and tossed them in a garlic-soy-vinegar sauce at his restaurant in Mumbai and created the dish.
What are the disadvantages of eating?
However, the frying process used to make it can significantly reduce the nutritional value of cauliflower. Deep-frying cauliflower in oil adds extra calories and fat to the dish, which can be harmful to health if consumed regularly.
Which city is famous for Gobi Manchurian?
