Cabbage Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with deep-fried cabbage fritters tossed in a flavorful Manchurian sauce. A step-by-step guide to making Cabbage Manchurian:
Cabbage Manchurian Recipe
Ingredients you'll need:
For the Cabbage Fritters:
- 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Oil, for deep frying
For the Manchurian Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Fritters
1. In a mixing bowl, combine finely shredded cabbage, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Add water gradually and mix to form a thick batter that coats the cabbage evenly.
Step 2: Fry the Cabbage Fritters
1. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. The oil should be moderately hot, around 350°F (175°C).
2. Drop spoonfuls of the cabbage batter into the hot oil to make fritters. Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy.
3. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 3: Prepare the Manchurian Sauce
1. In a separate pan, heat oil and add finely chopped garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
2. Add finely chopped onions and bell peppers. Sauté until they are slightly softened.
Step 4: Add Sauce Ingredients
1. Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt to the sautéed vegetables. Mix well.
Step 5: Thicken the Sauce
1. Add the dissolved cornstarch to the pan. Stir the mixture continuously as the sauce thickens.
Step 6: Add Cabbage Fritters
1. Add the fried cabbage fritters to the pan with the Manchurian sauce.
2. Gently toss the fritters in the sauce to coat them evenly.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
1. Garnish the Cabbage Manchurian with chopped spring onions.
2. Remove from heat and transfer the Cabbage Manchurian to a serving dish.
Step 8: Enjoy!
1. Your Cabbage Manchurian is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.
Cabbage Manchurian is a flavorful and crunchy dish that's loved for its unique combination of deep-fried cabbage fritters and tangy Manchurian sauce. Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of chili sauce you use.