Chennai Roadside Kalan

STEP 1: Ingredients

For the Mushroom & cabbage fritters (Manchurian)

1. Mushrooms: 200 grams, finely chopped
2. Cabbage: 1 cup, finely chopped
3. Red chili powder: ½ teaspoon
4. Cornflour: 3 tablespoons
5. All-Purpose Flour (Maida): 2 tablespoons
6. Salt: To taste
7. Pepper: ½ teaspoon
8. Oil: For frying

Instructions

Prepare the Manchurian Balls

1. In a bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Form Balls: Mix well and form small balls with the mixture.
3. Fry: Heat oil in a pan and fry the balls until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx. 4 servings)

1. Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal
2. Protein: 6g
3. Fat: 12g
4. Carbohydrates: 32g
5. Fiber: 4g

For the Gravvy- Ingredients

1. Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
2. Tomato: 1 medium, pureed
3. Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tablespoon
4. Green Chilies: 2, slit
5. Turmeric Powder: ½ teaspoon
6. Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
7. Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
8. Mustard Seeds: ½ teaspoon
9. Curry Leaves: A handful
10. Oil: 2 tablespoons
11. Salt: To taste
12. Fresh Coriander: For garnish

Instructions

1. Heat Oil: In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves.
2. Sauté Onions: Add chopped onions. Sauté until onions are translucent.
3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
4. Tomatoes and Spices: Add pureed tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
5. Mushroom Manchurian: Add Prepared Mushroom fritters. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
6. Garam Masala: Sprinkle garam masala and stir. Cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Garnish: Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

1. Calories: Approximately 180-200 kcal
2. Protein: 5g
3. Fat: 12g
4. Carbohydrates: 15g
5. Fiber: 3g

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice, roti, or as a side dish. Enjoy the rich flavors of this Chennai special dish!