Vegetable Manchurian
Vegetable Manchurian is a beloved Indo-Chinese appetizer or snack that's crispy, flavorful, and easy to make at home. The key to great Vegetable Manchurian is to fry the vegetables until they're golden brown and crispy, then coat them in a flavorful sauce. This recipe will teach you how to make Vegetable Manchurian that's sure to impress your friends and family.
Vegetable Manchurian is a popular dish in India and around the world. It is believed to have originated in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, where it is known as "machow chon" or "machow pakaoda." The dish is made with a variety of vegetables, which are coated in a batter and then fried. The fried vegetables are then tossed in a flavorful sauce. Vegetable Manchurian is typically served as an appetizer or snack, but it can also be served as a main course with rice or noodles.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as carrots, bell peppers, onions, and green beans)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Mix well to coat the vegetables.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the vegetable mixture to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove the vegetables from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the Manchurian sauce ingredients. Mix well.
  6. Add the fried vegetables to the sauce and toss to coat.
  7. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Why It Works
  • The key to great Vegetable Manchurian is to fry the vegetables until they're golden brown and crispy.
  • The flavorful sauce is made with a variety of spices, including ginger, garlic, chili powder, and turmeric.
  • Vegetable Manchurian is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or snack, or as a main course with rice or noodles.