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Jain Veg Manchurian

Cultural Context

Jain Veg Manchurian is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, particularly among Jain communities who avoid certain root vegetables and animal products. This dish reflects the fusion of Indian and Chinese culinary traditions, offering a vegetarian alternative to traditional Manchurian. Today, it is enjoyed across India and has gained popularity in various international settings, showcasing the adaptability of Indian flavors.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
less than 1 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped beans
1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 glasses water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon sugar

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is shelf-stable and convenient.

1

In a bowl, take 1 cup finely chopped cauliflower, less than 1 cup finely chopped carrot, and 1/2 cup finely chopped beans.

2

Add 1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic.

3

Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, then mix everything well.

4

Gradually add 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch while mixing.

5

Form the mixture into balls and set aside.

6

Preheat the air fryer to 160 degrees Celsius and set the timer for 12 minutes.

7

Place the balls in the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes.

8

Check the balls; if they are not golden brown, increase the temperature to 188 degrees Celsius and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

9

In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger.

10

Add some green chilies and sauté.

11

Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and salt and black pepper to taste.

12

Add 2 glasses of water and bring to a boil.

13

Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and add to the boiling mixture, stirring continuously.

14

Add 1 tablespoon chili sauce and a little sugar to adjust the taste.

15

Once the gravy is ready, add the air-fried balls to the gravy and cook for 1-2 minutes.

16

Serve the Veg Manchurian with fried rice.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

air fryerpanmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Veg ManchurianJain Manchurian

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