■For the veg manchurian Balls:-
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped spring onion
½ tsp freshly crushed black pepper
2 tbsp all purpose flour(maida)
2 tbsp cornflour
salt to taste
■For the Sauce:-
2 tbsp spring onion whites chopped
1 tbsp ginger(adrak)
1 tbsp garlic(lahsun)
1 or 2 green chilies(hari mirch)
1 tbsp corn flour dissolved in 2 tbsp water
½ tbsp soya sauce
½ tbsp vinegar
1.5 cup water
½ tsp freshly crushed black pepper
salt to taste
sugar to taste
some chopped spring onion
■INSTRUCTIONS■
Preparing the veg Manchurian Balls:-
Mix all the ingredients listed under veg balls.
keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
shape into small round balls deep fry till golden browned on a moderately hot oil.
drain on kitchen tissues and keep aside.
Preparing the Sauce:
Heat oil. fry the onions, ginger, garlic, chilies on a high flame. there is no need to brown them.
add water, add soy sauce, crushed black pepper,
mix well and add let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
add the cornflour paste to thicken the sauce.thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
add vinegar, salt, sugar and the fried veg balls. stir and simmer for a minute.
SERVER VEG MANCHURIAN GARNISHED WITH SPRING ONION GREENS.
■NOTES
1. The best part of any chinese dish is you can change the consistency as per your liking. if you want a thin consistency, add some water. if you want a thick consistency, add a few teaspoons of corn flour paste.
2. Remember to fry the veg balls on medium heat. if they are fried on a high heat, then the outside will get cooked and the inside will be not cooked leaving a doughy taste in the mouth.
3. I like the sweet sour taste of indo chinese food and hence i have added sugar to the recipe.
4. You can also add tomato sauce for some tang and sweetness.
