Soya Manchurian is a popular Indo -Asian side dish recipe, where soya chunks are tossed in a sweet and spicy Chinese sauce. Tastes best with Vegetable Fried Rice or even Hakka Noodles.
My kids cannot stop raving how delicious these Soya chunks Manchurian are - they want mummy to make them every week.
Learn how to make this quick & easy vegan recipe.
ABOUT THIS SOYA MANCHURIAN RECIPE
Soya Manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese appetizer made with Soya Chunks tossed in sweet & sour sauce. They are popularly known as Soya Chunks Manchurian, Soy Manchurian, or even Meal Maker Manchurian.
My kids are a huge fan of Gobi Manchurian also known as Cauliflower Manchurian. But I had run out of Cauliflower at home one of the days and decided to make these lip-smacking Indo-Chinese appetizers with whatever was available!
I quickly tossed the Soya Chunks with the same marination and deep-fried it. They are 100 % approved by kids and family!
Don't have Soya, you can make our Air fryer Tofu Manchurian!
WHY MAKE THIS MANCHURIAN?
These are delicious as dry starters or saucy side dishes - We love them either-ways!
Perfect for Batch Cooking!
Soya Chunks is Quick and easy to handle than Cauliflower
You can bake, air fry or pan fry the soya too for a perfect Healthy appetizer.
Wondering,
What else to make with Soya Chunks?
TIPS TO MAKE EASY SOYA MANCHURIAN RECIPE
If Soya Chunks/meal maker is large in size, cut them into halves. You can also buy small-sized soya too!
Soak the Soya Chunks in enough boiling water and set them aside for at least 15-20 minutes. This step is of utmost essential when you are handling Soya. All the raw smell that comes from soya is eliminated.
Marinating the Soya before frying infuses a lot of flavors in the dish
The use of Corn flour is necessary for adjusting the consistency of the Manchurian dish. Use Rice flour for Gluten Free option.
Serving Suggestions
Soya Manchurian tastes best with Hakka Noodles or Chowmein or Veg Fried Rice. They are delicious as a stand-alone appetizer too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Soya Chunks
- 2 Cup Hot Water
- 2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Corn flour
- 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- Oil for frying
For Dry Soy Manchurian
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Onion Diced
- 1 Cup Green Pepper Diced
- 1 -2 Green Chillies
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- 2 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornflour diluted in 1 Cup of water
- Spring Onion Greens for garnishing.
For Gravy Soya Manchurian
- All the ingredients as above
- 1 Cup Water
Instructions
For Dry Soya Manchurian
- Soak the soya chunks/ meal maker in hot water for 15 minutes. You will see them double in size. After 15 minutes, squeeze all the excess water and set the soya chunks aside.
- In a bowl, place soya chunks, corn flour, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, soy sauce and toss them well.
- Deep fry the marinated soya chunks in oil and set the aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon olive oil, add remaining ginger garlic paste, onion and saute on high for 2 minutes briefly.
- Add green chilly, green pepper, soya and saute for 1 minute.
- Add all the sauces and cornflour slurry in a bowl and whisk them together. Add the prepared sauce mixture to the pan and cook until sauce bubbles away and coats the vegetables well.
- Switch off the flame, season with salt & pepper and garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds.
- PS- I would leave out the green chillies when I am making for my kiddos.
For Soya Manchurian Gravy
- If you would like you Soya manchurian saucy or gravy, follow steps 1-4.
- Add the green chilli, pepper and saute for a 1 minute.
- Add the sauces, ¾ cup hot water and cook until they are bubbling away.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1 minutes.
- Tip in the fried soya chunks to the mixture and saute for 2 minutes.
- Switch off the flame, season with salt & pepper and garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds.
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Jenn says
This is an amazing recipe, and it's my go-to whenever I'm craving big and bold flavors! Easy, tasty, and impressive!
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says
What a flavorful vegetarian recipe! I'm definitely going to be trying the cauliflower version too!
Nart at Cooking with Nart says
Tried the recipe and my whole family loved it!
Marina says
What a great recipe, I must try it as I love soya and would l love soya! Thanks for sharing
Adrianne says
This looks like perfect weekend snack food! I love the tips and suggestions and I can't wait to give it a go, thanks!
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
What a meal! Makes me feel hungry...