Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that consists of deep-fried vegetables or meat balls in a spicy, tangy gravy. Moreover, it is a favorite dish among many and is commonly served in Indian restaurants and street food stalls.
Here is a simple Manchurian recipe that you can easily make at home.
Ingredients for making balls:
For the Manchurian balls:
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
For the Manchurian gravy:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed in 1/2 cup water
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- Chopped spring onions for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, grated carrots, chopped bell peppers, and chopped onions.
- Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt to the mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients well to form a dough-like consistency.
- Make small balls out of the dough and keep them aside.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep fry the Manchurian balls until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the fried Manchurian balls from the oil and also keep them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- In another pan, heat oil and add finely chopped garlic and ginger. Also, sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped onions and bell peppers and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, red chili powder, and salt also to the pan and mix well.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture to the pan and stir well until the mixture thickens.
- Add 2 cups of water to the pan and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and add the fried Manchurian balls to the pan.
- Also, mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- In addition, garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Tips:
- You can also add any vegetables of your choice to the Manchurian balls.
- If the mixture is too dry, you can also add a little water to it.
- Be careful while deep frying the Manchurian balls as they tend to break if not handled properly.
- However, adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
Conclusion:
In addition, manchurian is a delicious dish that can be made easily at home with a few simple ingredients. However, this recipe is perfect for those who love spicy and tangy food. Moreover, you can serve it as an appetizer or as a main course with rice or noodles. Also, try this recipe at home and enjoy the flavors of Indo-Chinese cuisine.
