Description
A lighter take on the classic Indo-Chinese favorite, these Non-Fried Manchurian balls are packed with vegetables and smothered in a bold, tangy sauce—no deep frying required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped capsicum (green bell pepper)
- 1/4 cup chopped french beans
- 1/2 cup grated cauliflower
- 2 slices soft bread, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon green chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cubed green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens
- 1–2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Preheat appam pan or oven to 180°C (350°F), lightly greased.
- In a large bowl, combine all grated/chopped vegetables, crumbled bread, cornflour, flour, sauces, salt, and pepper. Mix well until it binds.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Place in the appam pan or bake/air fry until golden and slightly crisp, turning as needed.
- For the gravy, sauté garlic, ginger, and chili in a little oil. Add onion and capsicum, cook briefly.
- Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, ketchup, sugar, and 1 cup water.
- Add cornflour slurry and simmer until sauce thickens.
- Gently toss in the cooked balls and let them soak in the sauce for a minute.
- Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for best texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while cooking the balls.
- Add the cornflour slurry slowly while stirring to avoid clumping.
- Make the balls ahead and refrigerate for faster prep later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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