Veg Manchurian Recipe: Craft Crispy and Spicy Veg Manchurian That Everyone Will Love!
Experience the perfect fusion of flavors with this delicious Veg Manchurian recipe. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these savory vegetable balls bring the essence of street food right to your kitchen. Recreate this popular Indo-Chinese dish with a restaurant-style touch that’s sure to impress everyone. Made with everyday vegetables, this easy yet irresistible recipe elevates your culinary skills, delivering a delightful blend of crunchy textures and spicy flavors. Get ready to wow your guests with a sensational dish that's guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients 🥘
For the Manchurian Balls:
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornflour
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For the Manchurian Sauce: 🫙
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
2 finely chopped green chilies (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon green chili sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon cornflour (dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
Salt to taste
Green onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
Method: Making Manchurian Balls 🥘
1️⃣ Heat oil in a pan or wok.
2️⃣ Add finely chopped garlic and ginger and sauté for a few seconds.
3️⃣ Add green chilies (if using) and onions; cook until golden brown.
4️⃣ Add capsicum and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
5️⃣ Stir in the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, green chili sauce (if using), vinegar, and sugar (if using). Mix well.
6️⃣ Add salt and adjust to taste.
7️⃣ Pour in the cornflour solution, mix, and let the sauce thicken.
8️⃣ Add the fried Manchurian balls to the sauce and mix well to coat them evenly.
9️⃣ Cook on low flame for 2–3 minutes so the balls absorb the flavors.
Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve hot.