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Delicious spicy meatballs in rich tomato sauce garnished with green onions.

Vegetable Manchurian Recipe

Author: Soniya Saluja
Elevate your cooking game with our vegetable manchurian recipe. Learn the perfect balance of spices, textures, and flavors for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

4 servings

Calories:

Ingredients

  • For Manchurian Balls
  • 1 cup grated cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2–3 spring onions, finely chopped greens and whites separated
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour maida
  • ½ cup cornflour
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • Oil for deep frying
  • For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 2 green chilies, slit or chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chopped spring onion whites
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour + 2 tablespoon water slurry
  • 2 tablespoon chopped spring onion greens for garnish

Instructions

  • Step 1 - Make the Manchurian BallsCombine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, chopped spring onions, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, salt, pepper, maida and corn flour in a bowl.
  • Mix it all well and make small balls.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan. And fry the balls over medium-high heat until golden and crisp. Set aside.
  • Step 2 A - Air Fry the Manchurian BallsHeat oil in a deep pan. And fry the balls over medium-high heat until golden and crisp. Set aside.
  • Step 2 B - Air Fry the Manchurian Balls Preheat your air fryer to 400°F .
  • Lightly spray the basket with oil and arrange the balls in a single layer.
  • Spray the tops of the balls with oil.
  • Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until they’re golden and crispy.
  • Step 3 - Make the GravyHeat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add finely chopped garlic, ginger and spring onion whites. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Then add green chilies and stir-fry for a few seconds.
  • Throw in the soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the corn flour slurry and cook for 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Step 4 - Mix and ServeNow add the fried Manchurian balls into the sauce. Gently mix to coat them well.
  • Top with chopped spring onion greens.
  • Serve hot with noodle or fried rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g
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