Sooji Manchurian

Sooji Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with semolina (sooji/rava) balls that are deep-fried and then tossed in a spicy and tangy Manchurian sauce. Here’s a recipe for Sooji Manchurian:

Ingredients of Sooji Manchurian

• 1 cup sooji (semolina)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped capsicum (bell pepper)
• 1/4 cup chopped cabbage
• 2 tbsp chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• Salt to taste
• Water as required
• Oil for frying

How to Make Sooji Manchurian

1. In a mixing bowl, add the sooji, chopped onion, capsicum, cabbage, ginger, garlic, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add water gradually and mix well to make a dough. The dough should be firm enough to hold its shape.
3. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small balls.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the sooji balls and fry them until they turn golden brown. Drain excess oil and keep the fried balls aside.
5. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add the chopped garlic and ginger and sauté for a few seconds.
6. Add soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, and salt to the pan. Mix well.
7. Add the fried sooji balls to the pan and toss gently until they are coated with the sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Your Sooji Manchurian is now ready to be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.