Mushroom Manchurian

Mushroom Manchurian

Certainly! Mushroom Manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish made with deep-fried mushrooms tossed in a flavorful Manchurian sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients for Mushroom Manchurian:

For Mushroom Balls:

• 250g mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• Water for batter
• Oil for deep frying

For Manchurian Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• Spring onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

For Mushroom Balls:

1. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, black pepper powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add water to make a smooth batter. It should have a thick coating consistency.
3. Dip the cleaned and chopped mushrooms into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry the battered mushrooms until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

For Manchurian Sauce:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add finely chopped garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute until they are fragrant.
2. Add finely chopped onions and cook until they become translucent.
3. Add finely chopped capsicum and cook for a couple of minutes until it becomes slightly tender.
4. Add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
5. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the fried mushroom balls to the sauce and toss until they are well coated with the Manchurian sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired.

Serve hot Mushroom Manchurian as a starter or with fried rice/noodles. Enjoy your delicious homemade Mushroom Manchurian!

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