veg manchurian dry

Description

Veg Manchurian is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese dishes, widely loved in restaurants and street food stalls. It is known for its crispy vegetable balls tossed in a flavorful Chinese-style sauce. The dish perfectly blends Chinese cooking techniques with Indian taste preferences, making it spicy, tangy, and rich in flavor. It can be served as a starter (dry) or as a main course (with gravy).

Menu / How to Make (Detailed Recipe)

  • Finely chop vegetables like cabbage, carrot, capsicum, and spring onion.
  • Mix vegetables with cornflour, all-purpose flour, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and pepper to form a thick mixture.
  • Shape the mixture into small balls and deep fry until golden and crispy.
  • In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic, ginger, green chili, and spring onions.
  • Add soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, and tomato ketchup for balance.
  • Add water or stock and thicken the sauce with cornflour slurry.
  • Add fried Manchurian balls and toss gently.
  • Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.