Non-Fried Veg Manchurian Gravy | Restaurant-Style Chinese Recipe

Name: Non-Fried Veg Manchurian Gravy | Restaurant-Style Chinese Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup Cabbage, finely chopped; 3/4 cup Carrot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup French Green Beans, finely chopped; 1/4 cup Spring Onion Greens,; 1 tbsp Ginger, grated; 2-3 clove Garlic, finely chopped or minced; 1/2 tsp Sriracha Sauce, (or red chilli sauce); 1/2 tsp Light Soy Sauce,; 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste,; Salt, to taste; A Pinch of Black Pepper Powder,; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (Maida), or as needed; Cooling Oil, to brush the pan; 1-2 tbsp Cooking Oil,; 1/4 cup Onion, chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, finely chopped; 6 to 8 clove Garlic, finely chopped; 2 Green Chilli, chopped; 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander, chopped; 2 tbsp Spring Onion Bulb, chopped; 2 tbsp Spring Onion Greens, chopped; A Pinch of Black Pepper Powder,; Salt, to taste; 1 to 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce,; 1/2 tsp Vinegar,; 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup,; 2 tsp Sugar,; 3 cup Water, (or vegetable broth); 2 to 3 tbsp Corn Starch,; 2 to 3 tbsp Water, to make slurry

If you are in India and haven’t tried our own version of the Indian Chinese recipe – Veg Manchurian – then you have missed out on something really amazing. This street-style veg manchurian recipe has got all the flavors to hit the right spot and it is not deep fried. This non-fried manchurian recipe is made using Appe Pan (mini pancake or puffer pan). Since you just need to brush some oil all over, this Manchurian recipe feels non-oily and light. The best part is that you save a lot of oil.

There is some magic in Asian Recipes I guess. They all taste extremely delicious – light, and full of flavors and the aroma is to die for. If you enjoy this, then you must try our Street-Style Veg Chowmein recipe.

P.S. This recipe is inspired by Your Food Lab’s Veg Manchurian Recipe. But I made it healthier by not deep-frying Manchurian balls.

What is Veg Manchurian Gravy?

Veg Manchurian is an Indian Chinese dish in which we make small balls from grated or finely chopped vegetables which are then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. These balls are served with a delicious and flavorful gravy made out of different kinds of Asian sauces like soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, etc. It is mildly sweet and sour to taste and pairs perfectly with some Hakka noodles or veg fried rice.

Why Non-Fried is better than Deep-Fried?

If you are someone like me who doesn’t like deep frying food unless it is very much necessary for the recipe like when I am making chhole poori or bhaturas. I just can’t make them without deep frying. So, I saved my deep-frying quota only for these couple of recipes. Otherwise, I always prefer baking or if possible Appe Pan.

I made many deep-fried recipes healthier by opting for a better cooking method. You must try our Baked Pani Puri, Spring Rolls, dum aloo, vada pav, Gobhi Manchurian & baked cheese balls. I made them healthier with no compromise on the taste.

Now, here are the reasons I don’t deep fry (until necessary):

Deep-fried food feels heavy and oily after eating them.
The non-Fried methods instead of deep frying make you feel that you are opting for healthier options.
The biggest reason of all is that the oil becomes unhealthy after reaching the temperature of deep-frying. We are not supposed to use the oil again for cooking. But obviously, we can’t even discard the oil. So we consume it. That’s where switching to a non-fried method helps.
The non-Fried method is much easier and hassle-free. There is no tension of ruining the oil if any Manchurian ball crumbles up. Or even if they crack, no extra oil will seep in.

Can we bake the Manchurian balls?

You can surely bake the Manchurian balls but the texture will be different from the deep-fried or non-fried ones (the one made in Appe Pan). Bake at 200 °C until golden brown.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes. All the ingredients used in this recipe are plant-based and vegan. So, you can try this recipe if you are a vegan or vegetarian.

What is the best time to enjoy Veg Manchurian Gravy?

This recipe takes some time to prepare and that is why it is best to make for a weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Easy Swaps

Water: For more flavors in the gravy, use vegetable broth instead of water.
Vegetables: Use any veggie of choice like bell peppers, cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, etc.
Soy Sauce: Use Tamari Sauce instead
Sriracha Sauce: Add red chili sauce to add some heat to the gravy.

More Asian Recipes – just as good

Serving Suggestions

Veg Manchurian Gravy can be served with the following:

P.S. All the recipes mentioned above are vegan and plant-based.

Tools Needed

Appe Pan
Food Processor (optional) – for faster chopping of vegetables

Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this delicious, aromatic, and flavorful Veg Manchurian at home. It is perfect to enjoy over the weekend brunch or for dinner too. It looks fancy and you get the feel of restaurant-like food in the comfort of your home. So, make it, enjoy it, and have a delightful meal.

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Happy Cooking 🙂

Love

Richa