Mushroom Manchurian

How to Prepare

1. Clean and slice 2 kg of button mushrooms into halves or quarters depending on size.
2. Prepare a batter by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour
3. 1 cup of cornstarch
4. 2 tsp salt
5. 1 tsp black pepper, and water to form a thick coating consistency.
6. Heat oil in a wok for deep frying over medium-high heat.
7. Dip mushroom pieces into the batter and deep fry in batches until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels.
8. In a separate pan, heat 4 tbsp oil and sauté 10 finely chopped garlic cloves
9. 5 chopped green chilies, and 2 inches of grated ginger for 1-2 minutes.
10. Add 5 finely chopped medium onions and 5 diced bell peppers (mixed colors) to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
11. Mix in 10 tbsp soy sauce
12. 5 tbsp vinegar
13. 5 tbsp tomato ketchup
14. 2 tbsp red chili sauce
15. 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp sugar. Stir well to combine.
16. Add the fried mushrooms to the sauce mixture and toss to coat evenly over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
17. Garnish with 1 cup chopped spring onions and serve hot as a starter.