Tofu in Manchurian Sauce
by Tarla Dalal

While on a tired day, you might settle for having Fried Rice with chilli-garlic sauce or tomato ketchup, on a more leisurely day you would surely want to have a more exciting accompaniment, like this spicy Tofu in Manchurian Sauce!

You are sure to enjoy the contrast between the spicy, tangy, totally Chinese sauce and the soft, mellow, tofu, which together become a truly memorable treat.

You can also try other recipe like Corn Manchurian or Crackling Rice Topped with Manchurian Gravy .

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Tofu in Manchurian Sauce recipe - How to make Tofu in Manchurian Sauce

1 cup sliced tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer)
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp chopped green chillies
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp chilli-garlic sauce
2 pinches of sugar
salt to taste

For Serving
chili coriander fried rice

Method

Combine the cornflour and ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the green chillies, garlic and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the cornflour-water mixture, soya sauce, chilli-garlic sauce, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the tofu, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately with chilli coriander fried rice.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	181 cal
Protein	7.6 g
Carbohydrates	13.7 g
Fiber	6.4 g
Fat	10.7 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	171.9 mg

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Reviews

Madhu

on 10 Feb 21 01:15 AM

Easy recipe with mild taste ( I reduced chillis). Thanks for suggesting the recipe with cilantro rice.

Tarla Dalal

10 Feb 21 03:38 PM

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

rina

on 06 Jul 17 01:47 PM

This manchurian sauce is just sooo good with chillies, ginger and garlic and when tofu is put inside it was so good that when served with fried rice is a complete meal by itself.