A delicious Indo-Chinese dish featuring deep-fried vegetable balls in a flavorful gravy.

Gravy Manchurian recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 5-6 Manchurian balls with gravy)

Manchurian Balls

  • garlic, chopped
    garlic, chopped
    1tbsp
  • ginger, chopped
    ginger, chopped
    1tsp
  • green chilli, chopped
    green chilli, chopped
    1piece
  • spring onion, chopped
    spring onion, chopped
  • cabbage, chopped
    cabbage, chopped
    1cup
  • carrot, grated
    carrot, grated
    1cup
  • French beans, chopped
    French beans, chopped
    1/4cup
  • capsicum, chopped
    capsicum, chopped
    1/2cup
  • salt
    salt
    1tsp
  • black pepper powder
    black pepper powder
    1/2tsp
  • soya sauce
    soya sauce
    1tbsp
  • cornflour
    cornflour
    1cup
  • poha powder
    poha powder
    1/2cup

Gravy

  • oil
    oil
    1tbsp
  • garlic, chopped
    garlic, chopped
    1tbsp
  • ginger, chopped
    ginger, chopped
    1tbsp
  • green chilli, chopped
    green chilli, chopped
    1tsp
  • spring onion, chopped
    spring onion, chopped
    1tbsp
  • carrot, julienned
    carrot, julienned
    1/4cup
  • capsicum, julienned
    capsicum, julienned
    1/2cup
  • salt
    salt
    1/2tsp
  • black pepper powder
    black pepper powder
    1/2tsp
  • soya sauce
    soya sauce
    1tbsp
  • tomato sauce
    tomato sauce
    1tbsp
  • green chilli sauce
    green chilli sauce
    1tbsp
  • red chilli sauce
    red chilli sauce
    1tbsp
  • vinegar
    vinegar
    1tsp
  • cornflour
    cornflour
    1 1/2tbsp
  • water
    water
    1/2cup
  • normal water
    normal water
    3/4cup
  • spring onion greens for garnishing
    spring onion greens for garnishing

How to make Gravy Manchurian

Manchurian Balls

  1. Step 1

    Mix all the vegetables with garlic, ginger, green chilli, spring onion, cabbage, carrot, French beans, and capsicum.

  2. Step 2

    Add salt, black pepper powder, soya sauce, cornflour, and poha powder. Mix well until the vegetables release water and bind into a good mix.

    Step 1.1: Add salt, black pepper powder, soya sauce, cornflour, and poha powder
  3. Step 3

    Shape the mixture into small-sized balls.

    Step 1.1: Shape the mixture into small-sized balls
  4. Step 4

    Deep fry the balls in hot oil over low to medium heat until golden brown.

    Step 1.1: Deep fry the balls in hot oil over low to medium heat until golden brown

Gravy

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Sauté for 10 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add spring onion, carrot, and capsicum. Sauté for another 10 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add salt, black pepper powder, soya sauce, tomato sauce, green chilli sauce, red chilli sauce, vinegar, cornflour slurry, and water.

  4. Step 4

    Bring the mixture to a boil.

    Step 2.1: Bring the mixture to a boil
  5. Step 5

    Add the Manchurian balls and cook for a minute.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

    Step 2.1: Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

141.0kcal (7.05%)

Protein

3.9g (7.76%)

Carbs

21.4g (7.77%)

Sugars

3.0g (6%)

Healthy Fat

4.5g

Unhealthy Fat

0.6g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Half fry the balls if you are not using them immediately. You can flash fry them at the time of serving.

FAQS

  1. How can I make Gravy Manchurian gluten-free?

    To make Gravy Manchurian gluten-free, you can substitute regular soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. Additionally, ensure that the cornflour you use is certified gluten-free. This way, you can enjoy this delicious Indo-Chinese dish without gluten.

  2. What are some good side dishes to serve with Gravy Manchurian?

    Gravy Manchurian pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. You can also serve it alongside vegetable spring rolls or a fresh salad to balance the flavors and textures.

  3. How do I store leftover Gravy Manchurian?

    To store leftover Gravy Manchurian, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 2-3 days. When reheating, you may want to add a splash of water to the gravy to maintain its consistency, as it may thicken in the fridge.

  4. Can I use different vegetables in Gravy Manchurian?

    Absolutely! You can customize Gravy Manchurian by using other vegetables like bell peppers, peas, or zucchini. Just ensure that the total amount of vegetables remains similar to maintain the right texture for the vegetable balls.

  5. What is the cooking process for making Gravy Manchurian from scratch?

    To make Gravy Manchurian, start by mixing chopped vegetables with garlic, ginger, and spices. Form the mixture into small balls and deep fry them until golden brown. For the gravy, sauté garlic, ginger, and vegetables, then add sauces and water to create a flavorful base. Finally, add the fried balls to the gravy and cook briefly before serving.

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