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Vegetable Manchurian with Soya Chilli Sauce

The unique waft of chilli and ginger powder, and the inimitable taste of the vegetable Manchurian balls is what makes this dish deservingly popular This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Vegetable Manchurian with Soya Chilli Sauce

Vegetable Manchurian with Soya Chilli Sauce

Main IngredientsRaw bananas, Cabbage
CuisineIndo-Chinese
CourseSnacks and Starters
Prep Time21-25 minutes
Cook time11-15 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients

  • 2 medium raw bananas, boiled, peeled and mashed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cabbage
  • 2-3 French beans, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green capsicum, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnishing
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ginger powder (saunth)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon refined flour (maida)
  • Oil for deep-frying 
  • Soy-chilli sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ginger powder (saunth) 
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes

Method

  1. Mix together raw bananas, cabbage, French beans, green capsicum, green chillies, coriander leaves, pepper powder, chilli flakes, dried ginger powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add cornflour and refined flour and mix well. 
  3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Divide the mixture into equal portions, shape into balls and deep-fry until golden-brown. Drain on absorbent paper. 
  4. To make soya-chilli sauce, heat another non-stick pan. Add chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, soy sauce and little water, mix well. Add pepper powder, dried ginger powder, salt and chilli flakes, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. 
  5. Skew Manchurian balls on satay sticks and top with soy-chilli sauce. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves. 
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