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indian pub vegetarian manchurian recipe

indian desi pub vegetarian manchurian recipe

Indian desi Pub Vegetarian Manchurian is a delicious fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, featuring crispy vegetable balls in a tangy, spicy sauce. Made with finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and beans, the fried Manchurian balls soak up the zesty garlic-ginger sauce for an addictive flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, this recipe is a hit at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

for Manchurian balls:
  • 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Oil for deep frying
For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Mango Sauce Recipe:
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix all ingredients for the Manchurian balls. Form into small balls.
  2. Deep fry the balls until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. For the sauce, heat oil in a wok and sauté garlic, ginger, chilies, and onions.
  4. Add soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
  5. Add water and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  6. Add fried Manchurian balls to the sauce and toss to coat.
  7. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.
mango sauce:
  1. In a saucepan, combine diced mango, sugar, and water.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the mango is soft (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  4. Stir in rice vinegar, chili flakes, and salt.
  5. Serve warm or chilled with the Vegetarian Manchurian.

Notes

You can serve this dish with fresh naan (garlic naan is also lovely!) Chips (plain, masala or chilli chips are all highly recommended) and also don't forget the sauces and chutneys that complete these desi indian pub meals. You can find the recipes for these sauces right here!