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Cabbage Manchurian

A delightful dish combining Indian and Chinese flavors with crispy cabbage balls coated in a tangy sauce, perfect for snacks or appetizers.

  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cabbage (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp pepper powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ¼ cup maida (all-purpose flour)
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • Oil (for frying)
  • 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
  • 1 chili (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (chopped)
  • ½ onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
  • ½ capsicum (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp corn flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cabbage Mixture: In a large bowl, combine finely chopped cabbage, chili powder, pepper powder, salt, and ginger garlic paste. Mix well, squeezing the mixture to combine.
  2. Form the Dough: Add maida and corn flour to the cabbage mixture and combine until a dough forms.
  3. Shape the Manchurian Balls: Grease hands with oil and roll the mixture into small balls. Set aside.
  4. Fry the Balls: Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the cabbage balls in batches until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  5. Make the Manchurian Sauce: In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté chopped chili, garlic, ginger, onion, spring onion, and capsicum until softened.
  6. Mix the Sauces: Add tomato sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce, salt, and chili powder to the pan and combine.
  7. Add Water: Pour in water, allowing it to simmer.
  8. Prepare Corn Flour Slurry: Mix corn flour with water, then add to the sauce, stirring until glossy and thick.
  9. Combine and Serve: Add fried balls to the sauce and mix to coat. Garnish with spring onions before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the spice levels and customize the sauce based on your preferences. Serve with additional dipping sauces if desired.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian-Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Cabbage, Manchurian, Appetizer, Vegetarian, Indian-Chinese