VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN RECIPE

Vegetable Manchurian   is a popular Indian Chinese appetizer Which can be made in two versions – dry , wet. Its prepared almost on the same lines as Gobi Manchurian except usage of  finely chopped mixed vegetables instead of Gobi (Cauliflower). Here I tried wet form of Vegetable Manchurian. 

 

INGREDIENTS   

1.    Finely chopped capsicum, cabbage, carrot  : 2 cups
2.    Cornflour : 2 tblsp
3.    All-purpose flour( Maida) : 2 tblsp
4.    Rice flour : ½ tblsp
5.    Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste : 1 tblsp
6.    Black pepper powder : ½ tsp
7.    Oil for deep frying
8.    Salt to taste.

For Gravy

1.    Finely minced garlic : 1 1/2 tblsp
2.    Finely minced ginger : 1/2 tblsp
3.    Finely chopped green chillis : 2
4.    Red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp
5.    Soya sauce : 2 tsp
6.    Chilli sauce : 1/2 tblsp
7.    Vinegar : 2 tsp(optional)
8.    Tomato sauce : 2 tblsp
9.    salt as required
10.  Oil : 1 tblsp
11.  Spring onion 

METHOD

1.    Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy bottomed Wok.
2.    Mix  maida , cornflour, rice flour, salt, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, pepper  powder salt and all the finely chopped vegetables in a bowl. Sprinkle a tblsp of water to make a thick mixture.  After that  use only as much water as required to form small balls.
3.    Place each ball into the hot oil. Reduce flame and deep fry the vegetable balls till cooked. Increase the flame towards the end of the cooking process and fry till they turn golden brown. Keep aside on absorbent paper.
4.    Heat oil in a pan add the chopped garlic, giner, green chillies and stir fry for a few seconds.
5.    Mix a tblsp of cornflour in water. Keep aside.
6.    Add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and add the  soya sauce, tomato sauce, chilli sauce and vinegar.
7.    Add the cornflour mix slowly and keep stirring till it takes a thick gravy like consistency. Cook for 1-2 minutes .Turn off heat.
8.    Add the balls to the gravy at the time of serving. Garnish with chopped spring onion

SUGGESTIONS

  The usage of sauces can be adjusted according to your taste. Also you can try a variety of veggies to make the balls

 

POHA RECIPE

 Poha  is  a popular breakfast recipe of west and central India, especially  Madhya Pradesh. It is very easy to cook and takes less time. 

 

INGREDIENTS   

1.    Poha  : 2 cups
2.    Thinly sliced onion  : ¾ cup
3.    Thinly sliced Potato (1inch size)  :1/4 cup
4.    Peanuts  :1/4 cup
5.    Green chillies  : 2 (slit)
6.    Turmeric powder  : a pinch
7.    Lime juice  : From 1 lemon
8.    Salt to taste

To temper

1.    Oil  : 1-2 tblsp
2.    Mustard Seeds  : ½ tsp
3.    Chana dal : ¼ tsp
4.    Urad dal : ¼ tsp
5.    Curry leaves : 1 spring

 To Garnish

1.    Chopped onion
2.    Coriander leaves
3.    Sev

METHOD

1.    Put Poha in a sieve and wash under running water for 2-3 minutes and keep aside to drain.
2.    Heat oil in a pan and temper with the items given under the title “ To Temper”,also add green chilles at this step and let these  items splutter well.
3.    Add onion and fry till it become soft and ranslucent.
4.    Add potato and peanuts and stir fry frequently and allow to cook for few minutes.
5.    Meanwhile drain the poha completely to remove the water content and add it to the pan.
6.    Add turmeric powder and salt and stir well to get it mixed and cook for another minute.
7.    Now switch off the stove and add lime juice over poha
8.    Garnish with coriander leaves ,chopped onion and sev.
 

VEGETABLE KORMA RECIPE

Vegetable korma is a spicy , tasty and healthy dish as it contains a combination of veggies.It can be used as a side dish for chappati , roti ,puri ....

INGREDIENTS   

1.    Finely chopped onion : 1
2.    Potato cut into cubes  : 1
3.    Carrot cut into cubes  : 1/2 of 1
4.    Green peas : 1 cup
5.    Sweet Corn : ¼ cup
6.    Pepper powder : a pinch
7.    Salt to taste
 

To temper

1.    Coconut oil : 1-2 tblsp
2.    Mustard seeds : 1 tsp
3.    Finely chopped ginger : ½ tsp
4.    Finely chopped garlic  : ½ tsp
Curry leaves : 1 spring

To Grind

1.    Coconut grated : 3/4 cup
2.    Green chillies : 4
3.    Fennel seeds : 1 tsp

 METHOD

1.    Heat oil in a pan and temper with the items given under the title “ To temper”
2.    Add chopped onion and fry till it turns slightly golden brown.
3.    Add cubed potato, carrot, green peas , corn and boil till the veggies are well cooked.
4.    Meanwhile grind the coconut , fennel seeds, green chillies along with water.
5.    Mix grated contents to the veggies and stir well.
6.    Sprinkle a pinch of pepper powder and cook for 5 more minutes
 

SUGGESTIONS

  

    You can add veggies of your choice like beans, cauliflower etc.Don’t forget to sprinkle pepper powder it will give a great taste.