Friday, 4 September 2020

EGG MANCHURIAN



 EGG MANCHURIAN 


INGREDIENTS  FOR STEAMING EGGS

Eggs - 6
Onion - 1
Green Chillies - 3
Pepper Powder - 3 Tsps
Salt - To Taste
Oil - 1/2 Tsp

METHOD 

Slice the onion and green chillies fine 
In a bowl add the eggs and whisk well
Add the finely chopped onion green chillies salt to taste and pepper powder to the beaten eggs
Transfer the egg mixture to a lightly greased bowl or dish
Steam for 20 - 25 minutes 
Cool at room temperature and set aside until used

INGREDIENTS FOR COATING

Steamed Eggs
Cornflour - 1 Tbsp 
Plain Flour - 2 Tbsps 
Crushed Peppercorns - 1/2 Tbsp
Water - As Required 
Salt - To Taste
Oil - As Required 

METHOD 

Remove steamed eggs from the bowl with care slice into cubes and set aside
Take plain flour cornflour crushed pepperc and salt in a bowl
Add water to the mixture and mix well without lumps
Heat oil in a pan in medium flame 
Dip the steamed egg cubes one by one in the batter coat well and fry in the oil
Set aside until used 

INGREDIENTS FOR MANCHURIAN 

Onions - 2
Green Chillies - 8
Garlic Cloves - 5
Ginger - 1 inch piece
Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tbsp 
Crushed Peppercorns - 2 Tbsps
Red Chilli Sauce - 2 Tbsps 
Tomato Sauce - 2 Tbsps 
Soy Sauce - 1 Tbsp 
Cornflour - 1 Tbsp 
Water - 2 Tbsps 
Salt - To Taste
Oil - As Required


METHOD 

Chop fine the onions green chillies garlic and ginger
Add water to the cornflour in a bowl mix well without lumps and keep aside
Heat oil in a pan and add in the garlic sauté until golden 
Add in the chopped ginger and sauté until raw smell is no more 
Add in the chopped onions and green chillies 
When onions turn golden add in the sauces stir well
Add in the Kashmiri chilli powder crushed peppercorns and salt to taste
Add in the fried egg cubes and sauté until well combined 
Add in the cornflour slurry and toss the fried egg pieces until well coated 
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves and spring onions 

Notes:

I haven’t used spring onions or capsicum
Chop fine one small capsicum and use if liked
Add sauces salt and spices to suit your taste