Clean and wash the cauliflower.
Cut into small sized florets. Blanch it in salted hot water.
Keep it covered for 15 mins and then drain it.
Transfer to a bowl, add corn flour and all the other ingredients.
Mix well and marinate for 30 mins in fridge.
Just before making the pakoda, add the besan and mix well.
Sprinkle water if needed. This has to be almost dry coated.
Heat oil in a kadai and when hot, gently drop in the cauliflower.
Turn and cook the cauliflower on all sides.
Drain to a kitchen towel. Continue frying in batches.
Then deep fry the curry leaves and chilies.
Transfer to the fried pakodas.
Sprinkle salt and pepper and toss for even coating.