It is true that "Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Beholder". But I do not agree with you all. It seems to be something in your hands that reveals the secrets and increases your fabulous factor.
If you do not always require meat, seafood, or poultry to create soup; just look at the vegetables in your kitchen. Vegetables are always good for our health.
It is a Sunday deal for my family. Vegetable Manchurian is a goodish and full recipe. No doubt it is mouthful but little bit time intense and backbreaking. But I am sure you will be happy to make it...taste it...and delight in it.
The vegetable balls can also be steamed and added to the gravy to avoid excess oil, the real taste is in the fried version.
Ingredients: (For 4 Servings)
Veg Balls:
- 3 cups finely chopped cabbage - 1 1/4 cups carrot, grated - 1/2 cup chopped onions - 2 tbsp corn flour - 5 tbsp plain flour (Maida) - 3 to 4 clove of garlic (Leshun), finely chopped - 1 slit green chili, finely chopped - 1/4 tsp m.s.g powder (optional) - salt and to taste - oil for deep-frying
Sauce Preparation:
- 1 tbsp garlic (Leshun), finely chopped - 2 tsp finely chopped green chilies - 2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak) - 1 cup clear vegetable stock or - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp corn flour mixed with 1 cup of water - 2 pinches of sugar - 2 tbsp oil - salt to taste
Method:
The Veg Balls:
Combine the cabbage, carrots, onions, corn flour, plain flour, garlic, green chili, ajinomoto, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
Shape Spoonfuls of the mixture into small balls. If you find it difficult to form balls, sprinkle a little water to bind the mixture. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
The Sauce:
Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on a high flame. Add the garlic, green chilies and ginger and stir fry over a high flame for a few seconds.
Add the stock, soya sauce, corn flour paste, sugar and salt and simmer for a few minutes.
Just before serving, put the vegetable balls in the sauce and bring to a boil. Serve hot.
Top 3 Questions and Answers on "Veg Manchurian".
1. Question: What is Veg Manchurian?
Answer: Veg Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made from mixed vegetable dumplings that are deep-fried and served in a tangy and spicy Manchurian sauce.
2. Question: How is Veg Manchurian typically served?
Answer: Veg Manchurian is often served as an appetizer in restaurants or as a side dish with fried rice or noodles, making it a delicious and savory addition to a Chinese-inspired meal.
3. Question: Can Veg Manchurian be customized to suit different spice preferences?
Answer: Yes, Veg Manchurian can be adjusted to varying spice levels by controlling the amount of chili sauce and chili flakes added to the sauce, allowing individuals to tailor the dish to their taste.