A delicious Indo-Chinese dish featuring deep-fried vegetable balls in a flavorful gravy.
Ingredients
Manchurian Balls
- 1tbspgarlic, chopped
- 1tspginger, chopped
- 1piecegreen chilli, chopped
- spring onion, chopped
- 1cupcabbage, chopped
- 1cupcarrot, grated
- 1/4cupFrench beans, chopped
- 1/2cupcapsicum, chopped
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper powder
- 1tbspsoya sauce
- 1cupcornflour
- 1/2cuppoha powder
Gravy
- 1tbspoil
- 1tbspgarlic, chopped
- 1tbspginger, chopped
- 1tspgreen chilli, chopped
- 1tbspspring onion, chopped
- 1/4cupcarrot, julienned
- 1/2cupcapsicum, julienned
- 1/2tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper powder
- 1tbspsoya sauce
- 1tbsptomato sauce
- 1tbspgreen chilli sauce
- 1tbspred chilli sauce
- 1tspvinegar
- 1 1/2tbspcornflour
- 1/2cupwater
- 3/4cupnormal water
- spring onion greens for garnishing
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
How to make Gravy Manchurian
Manchurian Balls
Mix all the vegetables with garlic, ginger, green chilli, spring onion, cabbage, carrot, French beans, and capsicum.
Add salt, black pepper powder, soya sauce, cornflour, and poha powder. Mix well until the vegetables release water and bind into a good mix.
Shape the mixture into small-sized balls.
Deep fry the balls in hot oil over low to medium heat until golden brown.
Gravy
Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Sauté for 10 seconds.
Add spring onion, carrot, and capsicum. Sauté for another 10 seconds.
Add salt, black pepper powder, soya sauce, tomato sauce, green chilli sauce, red chilli sauce, vinegar, cornflour slurry, and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the Manchurian balls and cook for a minute.
Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
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
Half fry the balls if you are not using them immediately. You can flash fry them at the time of serving.
FAQS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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