Jhal Kofta - Bengali Veg Manchurian Recipe Kit Recipe
Indian cuisine · 451 calories

About this recipe
Experience the bold and spicy flavors of Bengal with our Jhal Kofta - Bengali Veg Manchurian Recipe Kit! This kit brings you a delightful fusion of grated gourd, carrots, and aromatic spices, crafted into golden-fried kofta balls. Sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a blend of tangy sauces, this dish is a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Ideal for a quick dinner or a festive treat, this recipe is easy to prepare with our step-by-step instructions. Order now on the AnyFeast website or app and bring the taste of Bengal to your kitchen! Make family meals stress free with AnyFeast — a family meal planner built for Indian kitchens and busy schedules.
Ingredients
- 500 g Onion
- 250 g Carrot
- 250 g French Beans
- medium Chilli Green Long
- - Tomato Ketchup
- 1 kg Potato
- 1 pc (approx. 500 g to 800 g) Cabbage
- 1 piece Bottle Gourd
- 80 g Soya Sauce
- 200 g Table Salt
- 190 ml White Cooking Vinegar
- 100 g Cornflour
- - Garlic Paste
- 300 g Ginger Paste
- - Red Chilli Powder
- 500G Madhur Sugar
Instructions
- 1. Grate 2 medium potatoes and squeeze out excess water. Finely chop 1/2 cup cabbage, 1/2 cup carrots, and 1/4 cup beans.
- 2. In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes, chopped vegetables, 2 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and salt. Knead into a dough.
- 3. Shape the mixture into small, round koftas (balls). Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 4. In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic and 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger. Sauté for a minute.
- 5. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add 1 finely chopped green chili and 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- 6. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp red chili sauce, and 1/2 tsp vinegar. Mix well.
- 7. Add 1/2 cup water and bring the sauce to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp sugar and salt to taste. Stir well.
- 8. Add the fried koftas to the sauce and gently mix to coat them evenly. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 9. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.