About
Veg Ball Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish. It is made with deep-fried vegetable balls that are cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce. The vegetable balls are usually made with a combination of grated vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, and onions bound with cornflour or all purpose flour. The sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. The dish is usually served with steamed rice or noodles.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.6
Fats
8.4
Carbs
15.9
Fibre
2.1
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Recipe
Ingredients
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1 cup
purpose flour
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
onion powder
1/4 teaspoon
ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon
ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon
ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon
red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon
garam masala
1/4 teaspoon
cornstarch
1/4 cup
water
1/4 cup
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
finely chopped onion
1/2 cup
finely chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup
finely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup
finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup
finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup
finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup
finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup
finely chopped ginger
1/4 cup
soy sauce
1/4 cup
tomato ketchup
1/4 cup
vegetable stock
1/4 cup
water
1/4 cup
cornstarch
1/4 cup
all
1/4 cup
purpose flour
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, and red chili powder.
Step 2:
Add the cornstarch, water, and vegetable oil and mix until a thick batter is formed.
Step 3:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4:
Add the onion, bell pepper, cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, garlic, and ginger and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 5:
Add the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vegetable stock, and water and bring to a boil.
Step 6:
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and vegetable oil and mix until a thick paste is formed.
Step 7:
Add the paste to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Step 8:
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 9:
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 10:
Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of the batter and drop them into the skillet.
Step 11:
Cook the veg balls for 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 12:
Serve the Veg Ball Manchurian with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 14511 users have chowed down on Veg Ball Manchurian a whopping 19518 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Veg Ball Manchurian, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Veg Ball Manchurian is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 14511 users have chowed down on Veg Ball Manchurian a whopping 19518 times.
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