Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

Cabbage

grated

0.5 cup

Carrot

grated

0.5 cup

Bell Pepper

grated

0.33 cup

Green Peas

slightly blended

0.33 cup

Maida

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 unit

Onion

thinly sliced

1 unit

Green Chilli

finely chopped

6.5 unit

Garlic

minced

0.5 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

0.5 tsp

Chilli Sauce

1 tbsp

Tomato Sauce

1 tbsp

Soya Sauce

1 pinch

Salt

0.5 tsp

Corn Flour

1 tbsp

Oil

0.5 cup

Water

Step 1
~2 min

Grate cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper.

Step 2
~2 min

Slightly blend green peas.

Step 3
~2 min

In a bowl, combine grated cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and blended green peas.

Step 4
~2 min

Add salt and maida (all-purpose flour) to the vegetable mixture and mix well.

Step 5
~2 min

Form the mixture into lemon-sized balls.

Step 6
~2 min

Heat oil in a pan for deep frying or shallow frying.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 7
~2 min

Fry the manchurian balls until golden brown.

Step 8
~2 min

Remove the fried balls and place them on tissue paper to drain excess oil.

Step 9
~2 min

Set aside the fried manchurian balls.

Step 10
~2 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan.

Step 11
~2 min

Add chopped garlic and fry until golden brown.

Step 12
~2 min

Add thinly sliced onion and ginger-garlic paste, saute until onions turn brown.

Step 13
~2 min

Add finely chopped green chilli and salt. Mix well.

Step 14
~2 min

Add soya sauce and chilli sauce. Mix well.

Step 15
~2 min

Add tomato sauce and 1/3 cup of water. Mix everything well and let it boil.

Step 16
~2 min

Mix 1/3 teaspoon of corn flour with a little water to create a slurry. Ensure no lumps are formed.

Step 17
~2 min

Add the corn flour slurry to the sauce and mix well to thicken it.

Step 18
~2 min

Add a little more water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.

Step 19
~2 min

Gently drop the fried manchurian balls into the simmering sauce and mix well to coat.

Step 20
~2 min

Add 1/3 cup of water and let the mixture boil until the sauce thickens and coats the balls.

Step 21
~2 min

Continue to cook until the sauce dries up.

Step 22
~2 min

Switch off the heat.

Step 23
~2 min

Serve hot with hot chow mein or fried rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Manchurian balls can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.

Pairs well with fried rice or noodles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Schezwan Fried Rice
Vegetable Hakka Noodles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

A popular Indo-Chinese fusion dish enjoyed across India.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Party Appetizer
Casual Get-Togethers

Occasion Tags

Party
Casual Dining
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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