Veg Manchurian is a delicious vegan Chinese recipe. This dish can be made with and without gravy. The dry Manchurian is served as a starter and Manchurian with gravy is served in the main course with fried rice or noodles.
1cupfinely chopped spring onionkeep 1 tablespoon aside for garnishing
2tablespoonsoy sauce
¼teaspoonsugar
3tablespoonscorn flour
5.25cupswaterkeep 5 cups and ¼ cup water separately
1tablespooncooking oil
Salt as per taste
Instructions
Method of making Manchurian
Mix all the ingredients of Manchurian balls to make a tight dough. Make small, equal-sized balls from the dough.
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the balls. Take out on a tissue paper and keep aside.
Method of making sauce
Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for around a minute.
Add chopped spring onion and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
Add 5 cups of water, soy sauce, salt, and sugar. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Mix corn starch with¼ cup water to make a smooth, lump-free paste and add it to the boiling sauce. Mix nicely. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and gets the required consistency.
Add the Manchurian balls to the sauce. Let them cook in the sauce for a minute and then switch off the gas.
Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve with veg fried rice or noodles.