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Veg Chilli

Name: Veg Chilli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 small piece ginger; 1 onion; 1 capsicum; 1 red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp chilli sauce; 1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 small cup corn flour; 1 small cup spring onion; 1 small cup spring onion; 1 small cup green chillies

Hema Subramanian March 6, 2025

Servings: 6 Total Time: 55 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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Healthy

Veg Chilli

Author: Hema Subramanian Cooking Method: Stirfrying Cuisine: Indo Chinese Courses: starters Recipe Keys: Kids

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 210

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

S starters V Vegetarian

Ingredients

3 oil
2 garlic cloves
1 small piece ginger
1 onion
1 capsicum
1 red chilli powder
¹⁄₂ tsp salt
¹⁄₂ tsp pepper
1 tsp soy sauce
¹⁄₂ tbsp chilli sauce
¹⁄₂ tbsp tomato ketchup
1 small cup corn flour (slurry)
1 small cup spring onion (white)
1 small cup spring onion (green)
1 small cup green chillies (a few)

Instructions

Prep Work

Chop the veggies

Finely chop cabbage, carrot, beans, and onions.
Prepare garlic & ginger

Chop the garlic and ginger.
Make corn flour slurry

Mix corn flour with water in a small bowl.

Method

Mix the vegetables

Take cabbage, carrot, beans, and onion in a large bowl.
Season & mix well

Add salt and pepper, then mix everything well.
Add flour

Add maida and corn flour, then mix again. Add more maida if needed to get doughy consistency.
Shape the fritters

Mold the mixture into small round fritters and keep aside.
Fry the fritters

Heat oil in a kadai, drop the fritters, and fry on medium flame until golden brown.
Saute garlic & ginger

Heat oil in a pan and sauté finely chopped garlic, ginger, onion, and capsicum.
Add spices

Add red chilli powder, salt, and pepper. Keep the flame on low and mix well.
Add sauces

Pour water, then add soy sauce, chilli sauce, and tomato ketchup. Mix well.
Thicken the sauce

Simmer for a minute, then add the corn flour slurry while stirring.
Combine everything

Add spring onions, green chillies, and the fried fritters. Toss well.
Garnish & serve

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve hot.

Equipment

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Sodium 460mg20%
Potassium 210mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 1600 IU
Vitamin C 18 mg
Calcium 45 mg
Iron 1.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: veg chilli, Indo Chinese, starter,

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I prepare the fritters in advance?

Yes! You can shape the fritters and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before frying.

Can I use store-bought pre-cut veggies?

Absolutely! It will save time, just ensure they are finely chopped.

How thick should the corn flour slurry be?

It should be smooth but not too thick. Adjust the water as needed.

Do I need to squeeze excess moisture from vegetables?

If the mixture is too wet, you can remove excess water by squeezing it.

Can I bake instead of deep frying the fritters?

Yes, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

How do I keep the fritters crispy?

Fry them on medium flame and avoid covering them after cooking.

Can I make this without corn flour?

Yes, you can use rice flour or gram flour as a substitute.

What’s the best oil for frying?

Use vegetable oil or sunflower oil for best results.

Can I add extra vegetables?

Yes! Bell peppers, mushrooms, or baby corn work great.

Can I make the sauce spicier?

Increase chilli sauce and add extra chopped green chillies.

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