Jul 13 2026

Veggie Manchurian Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Mixed Vegetables in Savoury Sauce

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Ingredients

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Veggie Manchurian Balls

Method

Preparation of Veggie Manchurian Balls

  1. 1

    Mix the Vegetables

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped cauliflower, grated carrot, finely chopped green beans, and finely chopped cabbage. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Binding Ingredients

    Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and black pepper powder to the vegetable mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a dough-like consistency.

  3. 3

    Shape the Balls

    Grease your hands with a little oil, take small portions of the mixture, and roll them into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Frying the Manchurian Balls

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat until hot.

  2. 5

    Fry the Balls

    Carefully drop the shaped veggie balls into the hot oil. Fry in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Preparation of the Sauce

  1. 6

    Heat Oil for Sauce

    In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Sauté Aromatics

    Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and finely chopped green chili to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 8

    Add Sauces

    Stir in soy sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. 9

    Thicken the Sauce

    Add the cornstarch mixed with water to the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Combine and Serve

  1. 10

    Mix Veggie Balls with Sauce

    Add the fried veggie manchurian balls to the sauce and gently toss to coat them evenly.

  2. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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