Manchurian Dry/Gravy

Ingredients

1.   1 onion (sliced)

2.   1 capsicum (grated) + 1/2 capsicum (sliced)

3.   2 carrots (grated)

4.   1 cauliflower (grated)

5.   5-6 tbsp all purpose flour (maida)

6.   1/2 tsp cornflour

7.   1 tbsp red chili sauce

8.   1/2 tsp soy sauce

9.   1/2 tsp vinegar

10. A pinch of sugar

11. 1/2 tsp ajinomoto (optional)

12. 1/2 tsp black pepper powder

13. Salt to taste

14. Oil (for deep frying)

Method

1. Combine grated capsicum,cauliflower,carrots.cornflour and all purpose flour with some water and mix. 

2. Heat oil in a kadhai. Make small balls from the vegetable mixture and deep fry until golden. Take them out on an absorbent paper and keep aside. 

3. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add sliced onions, capsicum and ginger-garlic paste. Saute until onions are translucent.

4. Add soy sauce,vinegar,chili sauce,salt,pepper,sugar and ajinomoto. Add few drops of water if required. Add the fried vegetable balls and cook for 2-3 mins with the lid on.

5. Switch off the flame and serve hot.

For the gravy

1. Make a paste of 2 tsp cornflour and 2 tsp water.

2. To the dry manchurian add 2 cups water and cornflour paste. Cook for 15 mins with the lid on.

3. Serve hot 

ENJOY!!