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Begin this lovely noodle manchurian recipe with 200 gms of noodles.
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For the right texture, follow the instructions in the noodle packet. Generally, the noodles are boiled in water for a few minutes until they feel soft.
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After the noodles are cooked, drain them perfectly so that excess water is removed.
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Then set it aside.
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This ensures that noodles do not stick together.
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Meanwhile, let the noodles be as they are. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of 250 gms boneless pieces and add two tablespoons of cornflour.
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This allows the chicken to get crispy outside while frying.
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Add one tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste to it as well because, no doubt, it gives the dish an aroma that is almost intoxicatingly rich and savoury.
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Season the chicken with salt according to taste.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder for a slightly spicy heat and earthy flavour.
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Mix all this so the cornflour mixture spreads uniformly on the chicken.
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Leave it so for about 15 minutes for the flavours to settle into the chicken.
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Now, heat oil in a deep pan and fry.
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Cook the marinated pieces of chicken, carefully deep frying them once the oil is hot until they turn an appetising golden brown.
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The outer layer should be crispy, while the inside must remain juicy and tender.
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Use a slotted spoon to place those fried pieces on a plate lined with paper towels.
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This will let the excess oil out of the dish, leaving it lighter in some way.
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Now, let's proceed with preparing the sauce for the noodles Manchurian.
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Take another pan and pour two tablespoons of oil into it.
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When the oil becomes hot, add a tablespoon each of finely chopped garlic and ginger, along with two finely chopped green chillies.
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Saut this mixture for approximately a minute.
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The ginger, garlic, and chillies will release their flavours, creating a fragrant base for the dish.
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Be careful not to overcook the garlic, as it can turn bitter if browned too much.
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Once the aromatics are saut ed, add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions and 1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum to the pan.
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Stir-fry those vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften slightly but still retain a bit of crunch.
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This gives a nice texture contrast to the dish.
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Mix the sauce mixture in a small bowl of 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, two tablespoons of tomato ketchup, one tablespoon of red chilli sauce, one tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water.
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Pour this mixture into the pan with the saut ed vegetables.
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Simmer for 1 minute to let the flavours blend and intensify.
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Now add the fried chicken pieces to the pan, toss them gently in the sauce, and cook for 2-3 minutes so that the chicken gets absorbed with the rich, tangy, and slightly spicy flavour of the sauce.
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The sauce clings to the chicken and enhances its taste and texture.
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Add the boiled noodles to the pan.
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Use the tongs or the spatula to toss the noodles with the chicken and the sauce so that everything gets mixed very well.
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Let the noodles be on heat for another 2-3 minutes until they are soaked by the sauce and develop a robust taste.
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You can serve the Chicken Manchurian Noodles hot garnished with spring onion greens.
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The dish can be relished in the fusion of crispy chicken, saucy noodles, and colourful veggies.
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The recipe of noodle manchurian features crispy fried chicken tossed with stir-fried noodles in a savoury, tangy sauce, creating a delicious fusion of flavours.