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We were introduced to Chinese food when my daughter moved to Bangalore. Also known as silicon valley of Indian. Bangalore is such a cosmopolitan city and you can find there restaurants from many regions of the world. We loved Hakka noodles, fried rice and Manchurian from Chinese restaurants in Bangalore. It was when we came to USA we realized it was not Chinese food but fusion of Indian and Chinese food also popularly known as Indo-Chinese food. It is Chinese food adapted to suit Indian taste.Since then we have tried many times to create same taste in our home cooking. Below is healthier version of Vegetable Manchurian. Dumplings or Vegetable Manchurian is steamed instead of deep-fry.1.1/2 cup grated cauliflower2.1/2 cup grated carrot3.1/2 cup grated cabbage4.1tsp white pepper powder5.salt to taste6.1 1/2tbsp corn starch1. 8 too 10 nicely cut garlic cloves2. 2tsp nicely cut ginger3. 2 nicely cut green chili4. 2 spring onion white part5. salt to taste6. 1/2tsp white pepper powder7. 2tbsp soya sauce8. 1tsp sugar9. 1tbsp oil10. 1tbsp tomato ketchup ( Maggi tomato ketchup works best)12. 1 1/2 cup water13. 1tbsp corn starch14. spring onion for garnishing1.Combine all Manchurian ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix them well and make walnut size balls.2. Steam Manchurian balls (dumplings) in steamer for about 7 to 10 minutes and they should be cooked well.1.Combine oil and nicely cut garlic in a big sauce pan. Stir it for a minute .2. Now add ginger, green chili, white part of spring onion and stir it for another minute. Add 1 1/2 cup water.3.Add salt, sugar, soya sauce, tomato ketchup and white pepper powder and stir for a minute.4.In 1tbsp water dissolve corn starch and add it in sauce. Let it cook for little bit until sauce looks oily.5.Now add boiled Manchurian dumplings and cook for another minute or so.6.Take off from stove top and transfer in a serving bowl.7.Garnish with green onions.Serve Vegetable Manchurian as appetizer or side dish with Chinese fried rice or to be more correct indo-Chinese fried rice. ! Do let us know how do you like this healthier version of Vegetable Manchurian.Sending this entry to Fabulous Fusion Food Event