BROCCOLI MANCHURIAN

A simple Indo Chinese appetizer made with the healthy broccoli as it is a source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. 

PREPARATION TIME : 15 min.
TOTAL TIME               : 25 min.
CALORIES                  : 135

INGREDIENTS :

• 250 grams Broccoli 
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1-2 green chilly chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 inch ginger finely chopped
• 2 springs of spring onion chopped
• 2 tbsp red chilly paste
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 cup corn flour
• 1/2 cup maida
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt to taste
• Water as required 

METHOD: 

1. Break the whole Broccoli into medium florets.
2. Take equal proportion of maida and corn flour with salt and pepper.Add water, mix well and make a thick batter.
3. Dip the florets in the batter to coat it completely and deep fry till crisp and golden brown in medium heat oil. Drain excess oil on the paper towel.
4. Heat some oil in a non stick pan. Saute the finely chopped ginger, green chilly, garlic, onion and half of chopped spring onion.
5. Add red chilly paste, tomato sauce, soy sauce and salt to taste mix well
6. Finally toss the fried broccoli florets with the sauce. 
7. Garnish it with spring onion and serve hot.