Veg Manchurian

Veg Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that consists of vegetable dumplings in a tangy and spicy sauce. It is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer or as a main course.

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Veg Manchurian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, bell peppers)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornflour
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp spring onion greens for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the chopped vegetables, all-purpose flour, cornflour, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Shape the mixture into small balls.
  2. Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry the vegetable balls until they turn golden brown. Drain and set aside.
  3. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
  4. Add the chopped onion and capsicum, and sauté for a few minutes.
  5. Next, add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, black pepper, sugar, and water. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Add the fried vegetable balls to the sauce and toss to coat them evenly.
  7. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Deep pan for frying Bowl for mixing Saucepan for making the sauce

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Veg Manchurian can be served with fried rice or noodles.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the vegetable balls are not too wet, as they may break while frying.

Cost

$10