Veg Manchuria Recipe
Veg Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that combines Chinese cooking techniques with Indian flavors. It typically consists of vegetable balls fried and then cooked in a savory, tangy sauce.
Equipment
- Deep Kadai
- Fry Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped mixed vegetables cabbage, carrots, capsicum, beans, etc.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour maida
- 1/4 cup cornflour
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Oil for deep frying
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 2-3 green chilies finely chopped (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 capsicum finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed in 1/2 cup water for thickening
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 spring onions finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparing the Vegetable Balls:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped vegetables, all-purpose flour, cornflour, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a sticky mixture.
- Shape the mixture into small balls. Ensure they hold together well.
- Heat oil for deep frying in a pan. Once the oil is hot, fry the vegetable balls in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels. Set aside.
- Making the Sauce:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan or wok. Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Saute for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly tender yet crunchy.
- Add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in the cornflour-water mixture slowly, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add the fried vegetable balls to the sauce. Gently toss until the balls are coated evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions
- Serve hot with onions and lemon slices
Notes
- Veg Manchurian can also be served as main course dish with steamed rice or noodles.
- Serve Dry Veg Manchurian hot as a starter or appetizer.
- Adjust the seasoning and spice levels according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your flavorful Veg Manchurian