BM #104 Day 13 -
We begin the third week of this Mega Marathon. This week it is all about snacks as per our choice. So I chose to post some family favorites.
My kids love Manchurian and baby corn. For many years I found sourcing baby corn very difficult until one of my friends told me that the canned versions were always available. I was skeptical about the canned ones but I tried it and my kids were delighted to enjoy these baby corns.
Ingredients -
For the Baby Corn -
Baby Corn chopped into 1 inch pieces 3-4 cups (I used 2 cans)
Corn Flour 3 Tbsp
Salt, Pepper as needed
Cooking Oil to deep fry
For the Manchurian Sauce -
Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp
Ginger-Garlic-Green Chili paste 2 tsp
Spring onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp
Onion, cubed 1/2 cup
Bell Peppers cubed 1/2 cup (I skipped this time)
Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
Chili Garlic Sauce 2 Tbsp
Tomato Ketchup 1 Tbsp
Cornstarch 1 Tbsp mixed with 1/4 cup of water
Salt as needed
Method Of Preparation -
To Prepare the baby corn dumplings -
In a mixing bowl, add the corn flour, salt and pepper. Sprinkle water as needed to make a thin batter.
Add in the chopped baby corn pieces into the batter.
Let it sit for 10 minutes. [This step ensures that the batter gets absorbed by the baby corn making them crunchy upon frying].
Heat oil and fry the above the battered baby corn in batches until golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
To Prepare the Manchurian Sauce -
In a heated pan add sesame oil. Saute ginger-garlic-green chili paste.
Then saute onions and spring onions.
Add in the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chili garlic sauce. Sprinkle adequate salt.
Mix cornstarch in water to make a thin paste and pour it into the mixture and let the sauce simmer. Adjust the flavor as needed.
Dunk in the dumplings in the sauce just before serving, garnish with spring onions and enjoy!
Preparation Time 30 minutes
Serves 8-10
I love all versions of Manchurian, I find it surely has something very addictive and always order it when we eat out...your corn manchurian looks sinful Harini.
One of my family fav dish, you have made it so well Harini. Looks delicious.
I need to bookmark this for my husband who is a great manchurian fan at home. And thanks for that tip about where to find baby corn. I had always wondered where to find the baby corn.
There are no two opinions about this Chinese dish ! Manchurian is a all time favourite with most of us , and your version looks truly sinful and delicious !
Chinese and manchurian no words to say. We love them. You made them delicious Harini.
Looks so delicious and tempting. Big fan of any chinese dishes. Would love to grab the bowl.