Crispy, juicy, and flavour-packed Veg Manchurian is the ultimate Indo-Chinese favourite.

Veg Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy vegetable balls tossed in a rich, spicy, and tangy sauce. Made with fresh vegetables, aromatic seasonings, and delicious sauces, this restaurant-style recipe is perfect as a starter or paired with fried rice or noodles for a complete meal. Whether it’s a family dinner, party, or weekend treat, Veg Manchurian is sure to satisfy every craving.

Prepared using Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, the vegetable balls fry to a perfectly crisp golden brown while staying soft and juicy inside. The light texture of the oil enhances the flavours of the vegetables and sauces, delivering a delicious, restaurant-style Veg Manchurian every time.

Ingredients

For the Vegetable Balls

  • ½ cup spring onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp corn flour
  • 2 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp water (or as required)
  • ½ cup cabbage, finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrot, finely chopped
  • ½ cup capsicum, finely chopped
  • Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil (for deep frying)

For the Manchurian Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp chilli sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp corn flour
  • 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp green chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp spring onion, chopped
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, capsicum, spring onion, ginger, garlic, corn flour, maida, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce.
  2. Add water gradually and mix until the ingredients come together to form a firm mixture.
  3. Shape the mixture into small round balls.
  4. Heat Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil in a deep pan and fry the vegetable balls until crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  5. In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil. Sauté ginger, garlic, and green chilli until aromatic.
  6. Add spring onion, tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  7. Dissolve the corn flour in water and add it to the pan. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  8. Add the fried vegetable balls to the sauce and toss gently until evenly coated.
  9. Garnish with chopped spring onion and celery (optional).
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice or fried rice for a delicious restaurant-style meal.

Closing Line

Your crispy and delicious Veg Manchurian is ready to serve! Enjoy it hot with steamed rice or fried rice for a flavour-packed Indo-Chinese feast.