Follow these steps for perfect results
Cabbage
grated
Carrot
grated
Bell Pepper
grated
Green Peas
slightly blended
Maida
Salt
Onion
thinly sliced
Green Chilli
finely chopped
Garlic
minced
Ginger Garlic Paste
Chilli Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Soya Sauce
Salt
Corn Flour
Oil
Water
Grate cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper.
Slightly blend green peas.
In a bowl, combine grated cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and blended green peas.
Add salt and maida (all-purpose flour) to the vegetable mixture and mix well.
Form the mixture into lemon-sized balls.
Heat oil in a pan for deep frying or shallow frying.
Fry the manchurian balls until golden brown.
Remove the fried balls and place them on tissue paper to drain excess oil.
Set aside the fried manchurian balls.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan.
Add chopped garlic and fry until golden brown.
Add thinly sliced onion and ginger-garlic paste, saute until onions turn brown.
Add finely chopped green chilli and salt. Mix well.
Add soya sauce and chilli sauce. Mix well.
Add tomato sauce and 1/3 cup of water. Mix everything well and let it boil.
Mix 1/3 teaspoon of corn flour with a little water to create a slurry. Ensure no lumps are formed.
Add the corn flour slurry to the sauce and mix well to thicken it.
Add a little more water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
Gently drop the fried manchurian balls into the simmering sauce and mix well to coat.
Add 1/3 cup of water and let the mixture boil until the sauce thickens and coats the balls.
Continue to cook until the sauce dries up.
Switch off the heat.
Serve hot with hot chow mein or fried rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chilli to suit your spice preference.
Add a touch of vinegar for extra tanginess.
For a richer sauce, use vegetable broth instead of water.
Ensure the oil is hot enough when frying to avoid soggy balls.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Manchurian balls can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Garnish with chopped spring onions and coriander leaves.
Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Pairs well with fried rice or noodles.
Complements the spiciness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular Indo-Chinese fusion dish enjoyed across India.
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