Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish loved for its bold flavors and crispy texture. This Millet Manchurian recipe offers a healthier alternative by incorporating proso millet flour into the vegetable balls.

A mix of grated vegetables is combined with spices and flours, shaped into balls, and deep-fried until crispy. These are then tossed in a tangy and spicy sauce made with soy sauce, chili sauce, and vegetables.

Perfect as a starter or side dish, Millet Manchurian is a great fusion recipe that combines health and taste in every bite.

Ingredients

For Manchurian Balls:

• Proso millet flour – 100 g
• Maida – 100 g
• Corn flour – 100 g
• Cabbage – 250 g (grated)
• Carrot – 1 (grated)
• French beans – 6 (finely chopped)
• Salt – to taste
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
• Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
• Soya sauce – 1 teaspoon
• Vinegar – 1 teaspoon
• Food color – a pinch (optional)

For Sauce:

• Onion – 1 (chopped)
• Capsicum – 1 (chopped)
• Green chilies – 4–5 (chopped)
• Garlic – 1 tablespoon (chopped)
• Soya sauce – 1 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce – 1 teaspoon
• Chili sauce – 1 teaspoon
• Vinegar – 1 teaspoon
• Corn flour – 1 teaspoon
• Water – ½ cup
• Oil – 2 tablespoons

Preparation Method

Step 1: Prepare Vegetables

1. Grate cabbage, carrot, and chop beans.
2. Add a little salt and boil the vegetables in water for 15–20 minutes.
3. Drain and squeeze out excess water completely.

Step 2: Prepare Manchurian Balls

4. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, soya sauce, vinegar, maida, corn flour, and proso millet flour.
6. Mix well to form a thick mixture.
7. Shape into small balls.
8. Heat oil and deep fry on low to medium flame until golden and crispy.
9. Remove and keep aside.

Step 3: Prepare Sauce

10. Heat oil in a pan.
11. Add chopped garlic, green chilies, onion, carrot, cabbage, and capsicum.
12. Sauté for a few minutes.
13. Add soya sauce, tomato sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar.
14. Mix corn flour with water and add to the pan.
15. Cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 4: Combine

16. Add fried Manchurian balls to the sauce.
17. Mix gently until well coated.

Step 5: Serve

18. Garnish with fresh coriander.
19. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a starter or side dish
• Pair with fried rice or noodles
• Garnish with spring onions
• Enjoy as a party snack

Health Benefits

• Millet flour adds fiber and nutrients
• Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals
• Homemade version with better ingredient control
• Can be made with less oil

Tips for Perfect Manchurian

• Squeeze vegetables well to avoid soggy balls
• Fry on medium flame for crisp texture
• Adjust sauce consistency as desired
• Add balls just before serving to keep them crispy

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