Soya Manchurian

PREPARATION

1. Soak 80 grams soya chunks in 600 milliliters warm water for 30 minutes.

2. Add soaked soya chunks in a blender and blend well.

3. Transfer this into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon green chili, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch, 1 tablespoon rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon red chili, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and mix all the ingredients well.

4. Shape the mixture into lemon sized balls.

5. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

6. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 65 grams onions, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon green chili, 1 teaspoon ginger paste and stir well.

7. Add 60 grams bell pepper, 25 grams spring onions and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

8. Now, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon chilli sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil and mix it well.

9. Add 200 milliliters water and mix it well.

10. Bring it to a boil. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.

11. Take a bowl,, add 2 tablespoons corn starch, 50 millliters water and mix it well.

12. Put it into the pan and mix it again.

13. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken, keep stirring continuously.

14. Add the fried balls in it and mix well.

15. Garnish with spring onions.

16. Serve.