This Air Fried Veg Manchurian recipe features deliciously crispy Manchurian balls made from finely chopped vegetables, spices, and sauces, served with a flavorful sauce. It offers a healthier twist without compromising on taste.
1: Finely chop or grate all the vegetables. Squeeze excess water. Transfer to a bowl. (Save 2 tbsp for sauce mix) Add 1 tbsp crushed ginger garlic, 3 tbsp rice flour , 4 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, Salt, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp red chilli sauce, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp crushed peppercorns. Mix all the ingredients for the Manchurian balls in a bowl.
2: If the mixture is too sticky, add more rice flour and cornstarch one tablespoon at a time.
3: Divide the mixture into equal parts and shape them into balls.
4: Dust the balls with cornstarch.
5: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and line the basket with parchment paper.
6: Place the Manchurian balls without overcrowding.
7: Cook at 370°F for 10 minutes, then increase to 400°F and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.
8: For the sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder, 1 tbsp crushed ginger garlic, 2 tbsp finely chopped green onion, 1 tbsp red chilli sauce, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp green chilli sauce ( optional), 1 tsp vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce ( add less if you want), 1 tsp crushed peppercorns, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 cup water.
9: Heat oil in a pan, add finely chopped vegetables, and cook for a few minutes on medium to high heat.
10: Add sauce mixture and cook on medium to low heat until it turns translucent, stirring constantly.
11: Let sauce cool down and adjust the seasoning.
12: Toss Manchurian balls in sauce until evenly coated.
13: Heat them again on high heat while stirring.
14: Serve with rice or noodles.
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