Crispy, golden fried baby corn sauteed in onions, peppers, ketchup, and vinegar. The perfect snack for any occasion.
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
For the batter
½cupAll-purpose flour
2tbspCorn flour
Baking soda (a pinch)
½tspGinger-garlic paste
1tspKashmiri chili powder
Salt to taste
½cupWater (or as needed)
Babycorn manchurian
1Babycorn manchurian (About 10-15 pieces)
½cupOil (for frying) + 2 tbsp
½Onion (finely chopped)
½Bell peppers (sliced long and thin)
4Spring onion
1Ginger (peeled and minced)
2Garlic (peeled and minced)
1tbspChili sauce
2tspSoy sauce
2tbspTomato ketchup
2tspVinegar
½tspCrushed pepper
Salt to taste
1tspSesame seeds (toasted)
1
Mix all the ingredients of the batter in a large mixing bowl, except the water. Add that slowly, making sure that you stop when the consistency is thick, but runny. Whisk the batter well, incorporating air into it and also making sure that there are no lumps.
2
Add the baby corn pieces and make sure they are well coated by the batter.
3
Heat oil in a small frying pan and fry the baby corn until they are golden brown. Drain on a tissue and set aside.
4
In a small pan, add the 2 tbsp of oil and saute the onions until they are soft and translucent.
5
Add the ginger, garlic, bell peppers, and half the spring onions and saute until the raw smell goes away.
6
Add all the condiments: chili sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and salt and pepper. Mix well until the sauce thickens.
7
Introduce the golden fried babycorn to the mix and mix until well coated by the sauce.
8
Garnish with the remaining spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
For the batter
½cupAll-purpose flour
2tbspCorn flour
Baking soda (a pinch)
½tspGinger-garlic paste
1tspKashmiri chili powder
Salt to taste
½cupWater (or as needed)
Babycorn manchurian
1Babycorn manchurian (About 10-15 pieces)
½cupOil (for frying) + 2 tbsp
½Onion (finely chopped)
½Bell peppers (sliced long and thin)
4Spring onion
1Ginger (peeled and minced)
2Garlic (peeled and minced)
1tbspChili sauce
2tspSoy sauce
2tbspTomato ketchup
2tspVinegar
½tspCrushed pepper
Salt to taste
1tspSesame seeds (toasted)
Directions
1
Mix all the ingredients of the batter in a large mixing bowl, except the water. Add that slowly, making sure that you stop when the consistency is thick, but runny. Whisk the batter well, incorporating air into it and also making sure that there are no lumps.
2
Add the baby corn pieces and make sure they are well coated by the batter.
3
Heat oil in a small frying pan and fry the baby corn until they are golden brown. Drain on a tissue and set aside.
4
In a small pan, add the 2 tbsp of oil and saute the onions until they are soft and translucent.
5
Add the ginger, garlic, bell peppers, and half the spring onions and saute until the raw smell goes away.
6
Add all the condiments: chili sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and salt and pepper. Mix well until the sauce thickens.
7
Introduce the golden fried babycorn to the mix and mix until well coated by the sauce.
8
Garnish with the remaining spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.
AuthorPriyanka SivaramakrishnanDifficultyBeginner