Broccoli Manchurian

I am not a big fan of Broccoli. But after knowing the nutrient information of broccoli, I thought of trying recipes with Broccoli. My hubby and my second kid loves broccoli a lot. Broccoli is rich in fibres and vitamin C. Broccoli manchurian is an Indo-chinese appetizer. Adapted the recipe from Sanjeev Kapoor site. it can be taken as a side dish to pulao or fried rice. It can also be served as appetizer. This is one of a easy way to make kids eat broccoli. Please check below for the detailed step wise instructions and pictures for preparing Broccoli Manchurian.

Broccoli Manchurian Recipe Indo chinese Broccoli Manchurian. Fried Rice side dish or appetizer. Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 15 mins | Yields : 2 Recipe Category: Appetizer Recipe Cuisine: Indian Author: Nithya Ingredients: Table 1: Oil : For Deep Frying All purpose flour / Maida : 3 tbsp Corn flour : 1 tbsp Pepper powder : 1/2 tsp Green Chilly : 1 Broccoli Medium size : 1 Ginger finely chopped  : 1 tsp Garlic finely chopped : 1 tsp Salt : As needed Table 2: For Preparing Sauce Oil : 2 tbsp Garlic cloves finely chopped : 1 tsp Ginger finely chopped : 1 tsp Onion finely chopped : 1/4 Cup Green chilly finely chopped : 1 Red chilly sauce : 1 tbsp Soy sauce : 1 tsp Vinegar : 1 tsp Corn flour : 1 tbsp Green onions chopped : For Garnishing Instructions: 1.Wash broccoli in running water and cut into small florets. Chop 1 green chilly and broccoli florets in a blender. 2. Add All-purpose flour, corn flour, salt, pepper, finely chopped ginger,finely chopped garlic in a bowl. 3.Add chopped broccoli florets to the above mixture.Mix well and make small balls. Broccoli will leave enough water to make the balls. so no need to add extra water to make balls. 4. Heat Oil in wok or heavy bottomed vessel for deep frying.Deep fry the broccoli balls till they turn brown and once ssh sound resides, turn on other side and fry till they turn  crisp and brown. Steps for Preparing Sauce: 5. Heat Oil in a pan. Add ginger, garlic and green chilly. Fry it till raw smell goes off. Add onions and fry till they turn translucent.Add soy sauce, red chilly sauce and vinegar. 6. Mix 1 tbsp of corn flour with 6 tbsp of water  and add it to the pan. Fry till sauce thickens. Add fried broccoli balls to it. Garnish with green onions. Tips: 1. Adjust chilli sauce and pepper powder to your taste. 2. Serve hot as a side dish to fried rice.