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Crispy fried vegetable balls are tossed in a fiery, savory garlic sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese dish is the perfect combination of textures and bold flavors, great as an appetizer or a main course with fried rice.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Vegetable Ball Mixture
Form and Fry the Vegetable Balls
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Crispy fried vegetable balls are tossed in a fiery, savory garlic sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese dish is the perfect combination of textures and bold flavors, great as an appetizer or a main course with fried rice.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 307.58 calories per serving with 4.17g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch or appetizer.
Sauté the Aromatics for the Sauce
Build the Hot Garlic Sauce
Thicken the Sauce
Combine and Serve
For a lower-fat option, bake the balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. The texture will be less crunchy than the fried version.
Add 100g of crumbled firm tofu or paneer to the vegetable mixture for a substantial protein boost.
Replace the red chili sauce with 2-3 tablespoons of Schezwan sauce for a numbingly spicy and different flavor profile.
Substitute the mixed vegetable balls with whole button mushrooms. Coat them in a batter of maida, corn flour, salt, and pepper, fry until crisp, and then toss in the hot garlic sauce.
The variety of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and beans provides a good amount of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes satiety, and supports overall gut health.
Key ingredients like garlic and ginger are renowned for their allicin and gingerol compounds, which possess strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help bolster the immune system.
This dish is a good source of essential micronutrients. Carrots provide Vitamin A for vision, while cabbage and spring onions offer Vitamin C and K, supporting skin health and bone density.
The key is to have a low-moisture, well-bound mixture. Squeeze excess water from the vegetables, use the right amount of maida and corn flour as binders, and ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the balls. Also, avoid overcrowding the pan.
Yes. Replace the maida (all-purpose flour) with an equal amount of rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Also, substitute the soy sauce with gluten-free tamari.
It's a mix. The dish is rich in vegetables, providing fiber and vitamins. However, the balls are deep-fried, which adds a significant amount of fat and calories. For a healthier alternative, you can bake or air-fry the balls.
A single serving of Veg Balls in Hot Garlic Sauce contains approximately 450-500 calories. The majority of these calories come from the oil absorbed during the deep-frying process.
Absolutely. You can fry the vegetable balls ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To serve, re-fry or bake them for a few minutes to regain crispiness, then toss them in freshly prepared hot sauce.