Babycorn Manchurian

Ingredients

250 gms babycorn (slit in the middle & cut into 1" pieces)

For the batter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp ground pepper

salt to taste

For the gravy
4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
1 big red onion (chopped)
4-5 green chillies (chopped)
a bunch of green onion stems (chopped)
2 tsp soya sauce
2 tsp chilli-garlic sauce
1 tsp tomato ketchup
a small bunch of chopped cilantro

Oil for deep frying

Method

Make a batter with all-purpose flour, chilli powder, pepper & salt. Dip the baby corn pieces in the batter, deep fry in oil & set aside.

Heat 2tsp oil in a separate pan. Saute garlic,onions,green onions & green chillies.

When this turns golden brown, mix in the sauces. Add 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup of water to get a thick gravy.Add salt & pepper to taste.Cook for a few mins.

Add the fried baby corn & coat well with gravy. Turn off the heat & Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot.