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Mastering the Art of Best Veg Manchurian at Home with DesiStreetFoods

Step into the captivating world of DesiStreetFoods, where the sizzle of the wok tells tales of flavour, fusion, and the extraordinary art of crafting Veg Manchurian. This is more than just a recipe; it's an immersive experience, an invitation to delve into the aromatic world of Chinese-Indian fusion and create the best Veg Manchurian in the heart of your kitchen. The magic of Veg Manchurian lies in its simplicity and versatility. Picture this: finely grated vegetables mingling with aromatic spices, shaped into luscious balls, and deep-fried to golden perfection. These veggie delights then take a flavorful plunge into a tantalizing Manchurian sauce, absorbing its savory essence and creating a burst of flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese, Indian, Japanese

Equipment

  • 1 x Bowl
  • 2 x wok
  • Spoons
  • 1 x cup
  • 2 x Spatula

Ingredients
  

For Manchurian Balls

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Maida.
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 3 to 4 cups grated carrot
  • 3 to 4 cups grated cabbage
  • 1 cup finely chopped capsicum
  • 1 finely chopped green chilli
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ajinomoto
  • Deep frying oil
  • Salt

For the Manchurian gravy

  • 2 teaspoons crushed Ginger
  • 2 Green Chillies cut into halves
  • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped Spring Onion
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbspChilli Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon black Pepper Powder
  • 2 tbsp Cornflour
  • 3 cups Water
  • Salt

Instructions
 

How to make Manchurian balls

  • Take a bowl, add grated carrot, grated cabbage, chopped capsicum and chopped green chilli, 1 teaspoon oil, black pepper powder, a pinch of Ajinomoto (MSG), all-purpose flour(maida), cornflour and salt.
  • Mix all the ingredients properly.
  • Prepare 10-15 small round-shaped balls from the mix.
  • Do not add water in the mix for making balls as water from vegetables will be sufficient to bind them.
  • In case the mix is not binding properly and small balls cannot be made, add some water to the mixture.
  • Heat oil in a wok or pan (kadai) to deep fry the prepared balls
  • Deep fry prepared balls on medium flame until they turn golden brown.
  • Drain excess oil and transfer it to the tissue on the plate.

How to make Manchurian gravy

  • Dissolve 2 tablespoons cornflour in 1 cup water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan or a wok.
  • Now add minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped green chilli and chopped spring onion.
  • Sauté for a minute.
  • Now add soy sauce, chilli sauce and tomato ketchup
  • Stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Pour 2 cups water into the gravy.
  • Add black pepper powder and salt.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over medium flame. When it starts boiling, let it boil for a minute.
  • Add dissolved ½ tbsp of cornflour in a pan. Mix all gravy ingredients properly.
  • Cook it on low flame for 1-2 minutes.
  • Now add our deep-fried manchurian balls into the gravy and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn off the flame and garnish it with chopped spring onions.

Kudos!!! Your Veg Manchurian gravy is now ready to serve

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    Notes

    Do not overcook Manchurian balls.
    Do not add extra salt because sauces already contain sugar.
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