Mushroom Manchurian Recipe
Mushroom Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with crispy fried mushrooms that are then coated in a savory and slightly spicy sauce. The dish is typically served as an appetizer or snack, and is enjoyed by many for its unique blend of Chinese and Indian flavors.
Ingredients
- 6 button mushrooms, chopped
- of corn flour
- 1/4 cup Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon of vinegar
- 1/4 cup of water
- Spring onion greens, for garnish
- Mint chutney or garlic chutney, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add chopped mushrooms, corn flour, salt, black pepper powder, and garlic powder. Mix well to coat the mushrooms with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the coated mushrooms until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and place them on a tissue paper to absorb any excess oil.
- In another pan, heat some oil and add chopped garlic, ginger, onion, and green chili. Saute for a minute or until the onions turn translucent.
- Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and water to the pan. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the fried mushrooms to the pan and toss well to coat them with the sauce.
- Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot with mint chutney or garlic chutney.
Note
- Mushroom Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is usually served as an appetizer or snack.
- You can use different types of mushrooms, such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms, for a different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of green chili according to your preference for spiciness.