Baby Corn Manchurian Recipe

The history of Baby Corn

Baby corn is available in white and yellow varieties and is usually three to four inches in length. Eaten whole, baby corn is mature corn, simply picked at an earlier stage of growth, and has a much milder flavor than full-grown corn. 

Recently I have been to a restaurant, and we ordered a new kind of starter (at least for me). I have heard about Veg. Manchurian and Gobi Manchurian. But I have hardly heard about Baby Corn Manchurian. It was an interesting dish to try out. And here I have tried to reproduce that yummy dish. 

Recipe for Baby Corn Manchurian

Preparation Time: 30-35 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For Manchurian:

15-16 baby corn, each cut diagonally into two
Water for boiling purpose
Salt to taste

For sauce:

1/4 cup spring onions, finely chopped,
1 capsicum, finely sliced
1/2 tbsp finely minced garlic
1/2 tsp finely minced ginger
1 or 2 finely chopped green chillis (This can be increased if you like spicy dish)
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd (preferably Kashmiri which is less spicy)
1 tsp soya sauce
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
salt as required
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Boil water, add some salt and put babycorn in it and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a large pan and once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and stir fry for a few seconds. Add the green chillies and ginger and stir fry on high for a few seconds.
3. Add the whites of spring onions and stir fry on high for 3-4 minutes, constantly tossing them. Add the sliced capsicum and stir fry for another 3 minutes. They should retain their crunch.
4. Reduce to medium heat and add the sugar and soya sauce. Combine well and cook for 2 minutes. Add 3 tbsps of water and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add semi cooked baby corn and combine. Toss on high flame for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. Garnish with the chopped spring onion greens and coriander leaves.

Final Verdict:

Baby Corn Manchurian turned out much better than my expectation. It was crisp, crunchy, saucy, spicy and delicious...Mama mia... Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed eating this new experiment of mine J