Make a lighter version of this dish by baking the cauliflower instead of deep-frying it. For this, you will need to skip the steps for par-boiling and making the batter. Just follow these simple steps to bake the cauliflower florets: Pre-heat the oven to 400 F or 200 C Simply transfer the cauliflower florets to a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon olive oil over it. Toss the cauliflower with your hands until oil is distributed well. Add 1/3 cup of cornstarch and lightly toss again, until the cornstarch is well distributed. Grease a baking sheet with oil or baking spray. Spread the cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet, and bake for around 15 minutes it starts to turn light brown. Switch oven to grill (broil) and grill on high for 3 minutes untill lightly brown on top.