Gravy Manchurian with Schezwan Fried Rice/ Restaurant Style Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornflour

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition.

In a mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cabbage.

Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped mixed vegetables.

Add 4 tablespoons of cornflour.

Add 2 tablespoons of besan (gram flour).

Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped ginger and garlic.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of red chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons of tomato ketchup.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Form the mixture into small balls.

Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.

Fry the balls for 2-3 minutes on medium flame, then reduce to low flame for 1 minute until they are golden and crispy.

Remove the fried balls and place them in a bowl.

For the fried rice, rinse 1 cup of basmati rice 3-4 times with water and soak it in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes.

In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

Once boiling, add the soaked rice to the pot and 1 tablespoon of oil.

Cover and cook on high flame for 3-4 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Drain the cooked rice and set aside.

In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion, capsicum, carrot, and beans.

Stir-fry on high flame for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix well.

Add the prepared cabbage mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped ginger and garlic, and stir-fry on high flame.

Add 2 tablespoons of green onion and mix well for 40-50 seconds.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder, 2 tablespoons of red chili powder, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Prepare a cornflour slurry by mixing 2 teaspoons of cornflour with 1/4 cup of water until smooth.

Add the cornflour slurry to the boiling mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until the gravy thickens.

Add 1 tablespoon of red chili sauce and 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, and mix well.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and cook for 1 more minute, then turn off the heat.

Serve the Manchurian hot with the fried rice.

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