A spicy, and tangy Veg Manchurian balls served in sour and sweet gravy is a popular Indo-Chinese dish served in India.

Indian Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Indian tastes. Veg Manchurian is one of the famous dishes from this popular cuisine which has sweet and sour flavors in it. It is often available in dry and curry form, the dry Manchurian is served as an appetizer whereas the wet Manchurian is served to be a side dish with fried rice or noddles.

This Veg Manchurian is made up of a variety of shredded vegetables in the form of deep-fried balls and served in sour and spicy gravy sauce. It is normally served as side dish or main course with rice and or as soup.

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Veg Manchurian Gravy

Sapana Behl

A spicy and delicious Indo-Chinese style Veg Manchurian balls in gravy.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Indo-Chinese

Servings People

Ingredients

For Balls

1 cup cabbage shredded
1 cup carrot grated
1 cup capsicum grated
1 teaspoon garlic grated
1 teaspoon ginger grated
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ajino motto optional
3 tablespoon corn flour
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
vegetable oil for frying

For Sauce

1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 teaspoon garlic grated
1 cup white onion chopped
1/4 teaspoon ajino motto
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn powder
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 tablespoon red Chilli sauce
2 cups water or as required
1 tsp lemon grass
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup carrots chopped, optional
1 /2 cup capsicum chopped, optional
1 tablespoon cornflour dissolved in 1 cup water
2 tablespoon olive/sesame oil

Instructions

For Manchurian Balls

Mix all ingredients for Manchurian balls, apply water on palms and make round balls.
Heat oil in a wok and fry the balls few at a time till golden in color from both sides.
Drain on paper towel and set aside.

For sauce:

Heat oil in a wok, add ginger, garlic, and onions. Sauté for 1 minute.
Add soy, tomato and chilly sauce. Add chopped carrots and capsicum. Cook for 1 minute.
Add seasoning, lemongrass, and water. Mix well an add corn flour water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Now add vinegar in the last. Stir and remove from heat. Serve hot with plain or fried rice.

Notes

Add water as per your wish to get the consistency. Likewise, you may prepare the dry Manchurian or Manchurian with a specific vegetable like gobi Manchurian , paneer Manchurian or baby corn Manchurian.

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