Chataka Manchurian

Now if you've ever been to India or have been to an Indian restaurant, you have definitely heard of Indo-Chinese. This unique dish created from a blend of Indian and Chinese flavors is a hit in my home. The fried dumplings are filled with veggies and tossed around in a spicy sauce. The great thing about this dish is that you can either fry the dumplings or bake them, it's totally up to you! You guys have to trust me when I say I devoured these immediately after this picture was taken. This dish will want you craving for more once you try it. I can just taste the Manchurian as I write about it!

Now the veggie filling is totally up to you but I recommend using carrots and cabbage as they release less water and create a perfect batter. As for the toppings feel free to add in broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots; whatever your heart desires! I think this dish has to be one of our family favorites so be sure to dive right in to this recipe and share some pictures with me. Enjoy

Serving Size: 6-7

Ingredients

Manchurian:

1 carrot

1 bell pepper

10-12 french beans

1/2 green cabbage

7-8 green onions

3 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 serrano pepper

1 1/2 cup cornstarch

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp Sambal chili garlic paste

Gravy:

1 small bell pepper, large cubes

1 medium sized white onion, large cubes

1/2 carrot, coins

2 spring onions, julienned for garnish

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 cup water

2 tbsp cornstarch & 1/4 cup water

4 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp rice wine vinegar or white vinegar

1 tbsp Sambal chili garlic paste

1 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Separately blend carrot, bell pepper, french beans, and cabbage in a chopper and remove in a large mixing bowl. Then chop green onions finely by hand and add to the bowl. Blend serrano pepper separately in the chopper and add in to the bowl along with ginger garlic paste.

2. Add in cornstarch, all purpose flour, soy sauce, and Sambal chili garlic paste. The perfect consistency should feel thick and sticky. Mix well and set aside for frying.

3. Shape the Manchurians into small balls and deep fry until golden brown.

4. For the gravy, quickly sauté the carrots, bell peppers, and onions on a high flame for 2 -3 minutes. Set aside for later.

5. Now heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok and add in ginger garlic paste. Sauté for 1 minute, then add in soy sauce, vinegar, and Sambal chili garlic paste.

6. Next, add the cup of water and let that come to a boil. Mix together the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup of water in a separate bowl and add that to the wok. Keep stirring the gravy to avoid lumps.

7. Now add in the sautéed veggies and fried Manchurian balls. Stir until everything is mixed together well. Top off with green onions for garnishing and enjoy!!

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