{"title":"Indo-Chinese Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndo-Chinese food grew out of the Chinese community of Kolkata and is now loved across India, Pakistan and the diaspora. It uses soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green chilli, vinegar and chilli, with cornflour for crisp coatings and glossy sauces. Indo-Chinese masalas capture that flavour in a dry mix, so a plate of chilli paneer, veg manchurian or Schezwan fried rice needs only the main ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a chilli paneer mix for a saucy, stir fried dish, a manchurian mix for vegetable balls in a thick garlicky sauce, and a fried rice masala for Schezwan or egg fried rice. They also season hakka noodles, spring roll fillings and chilli potato. Spice levels vary, with Schezwan usually the hottest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFried rice works best with cooked rice that has been chilled overnight, so the grains stay separate in a very hot wok. Cook everything fast, on the highest heat, and add the masala at the end so it does not burn. See hakka noodles for noodles, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003echicken masala\u003c\/a\u003e for chicken 65, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer-and-vegetable-masala\"\u003epaneer masala\u003c\/a\u003e, and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-gobi-manchurian-mix-100g","title":"Aachi Gobi Manchurian Mix 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Gobi Manchurian Mix is a seasoned batter mix for gobi manchurian, the Indo-Chinese dish of crisp fried cauliflower florets tossed in a sticky, spicy sauce. Refined wheat flour, corn flour and rice flour give a light, crunchy coating, while black pepper, red chilli, onion and garlic powder and dry ginger season it, and paprika adds the familiar red colour. Just add water to make the batter. It is made in India and packed in a 100g carton, and the pack suggests serving it with noodles or fried rice. Find more batter mixes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pakora-and-bhaji-mix\"\u003ePakora \u0026amp; Bhaji Mix\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut a medium cauliflower into small florets and wash them. Following the pack, mix a tablespoon of the mix with a tablespoon of water into a thick batter, coat the florets and leave for 2 minutes, then fry in hot oil until evenly golden. In a pan, heat three tablespoons of oil and saute a teaspoon each of chopped ginger, garlic and green chilli, then add three quarters of a cup of spring onion whites and half a cup of capsicum. Stir in soy sauce, chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, pepper and salt, toss in the fried florets for 2 to 3 minutes and finish with spring onion greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten from refined wheat flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust add water to make the batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pack recipe serves 6 to 8 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, imported by BTM International UK Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366630867283,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-gobi-manchurian-mix-100g-front.png?v=1791974014"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-paneer-chilli-masala-mix-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix turns a block of paneer into chilli paneer, the Desi Chinese starter of fried paneer in a thick, garlicky, soy seasoned gravy. The mix is corn flour with dehydrated garlic, chilli, ginger, cumin, coriander, pepper, onion and tomato powder, so it seasons and thickens the sauce in one step. Each box makes the dish about three times over, and salt is already included. Find more Indo-Chinese blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves four. Stir 2½ tsp (17g) of the mix into 1½ cups (250ml) of water. Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a pan and stir fry 150g of paneer cubes, a cup of diced onion, capsicum and carrot and a slit green chilli for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the masala mixture, stir well, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or 3 to 4 minutes for a thicker gravy. Garnish with spring onion and serve with fried rice or noodles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2½ tsp per 150g of paneer, no extra salt needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy; may contain peanuts, sesame, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian mark on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568599679315,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-paneer-chilli-masala-mix-50g-front.png?v=1792749899"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-schezwan-fried-rice-masala-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Schezwan Fried Rice Masala 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Schezwan Fried Rice Masala is a hot, salty seasoning that turns leftover rice and a handful of vegetables into Schezwan fried rice in under ten minutes. It is built on chilli, ginger and pepper with garlic, onion and soy sauce powder, and beetroot powder gives the rice its red tinge. Salt is part of the blend, so the masala does all the seasoning. Find more Indo-Chinese blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves two. Stir fry a cup (100g) of chopped carrot, onion, cabbage and French beans in 3 tbsp oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3 cups (300g) of boiled rice, ideally cooked the day before, and keep tossing over a high flame. Sprinkle over 1½ tsp (10g) of the masala and stir fry for another 1 to 2 minutes until every grain is coated. Add scrambled egg, chicken or prawns with the vegetables for a fuller meal, and serve hot with Manchurian or chilli paneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1½ tsp seasons 300g of rice, with no extra salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks best with cold, day old rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568600826195,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-schezwan-fried-rice-masala-50g-front.png?v=1792749907"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-veg-manchurian-masala-mix-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Veg Manchurian Masala Mix 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Veg Manchurian Masala Mix makes the dark, garlicky gravy for veg Manchurian, the cabbage ball dish that sits at the heart of Desi Chinese cooking. Corn flour thickens the sauce as it simmers, while dehydrated garlic, onion, soy sauce powder, ginger, cumin and chilli give it the familiar savoury depth. Salt is already in the mix, and each box makes the dish about three times. Find more Indo-Chinese blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves four. Squeeze the water from 1½ cups of grated cabbage, mix it with chopped ginger, green chilli, 2 tbsp besan and salt, roll into small balls and deep fry on a low flame until golden. Mix 2½ tsp (17g) of the masala into 1½ cups (250ml) of water. Stir fry a cup of diced onion, capsicum and carrot in 1½ tbsp oil for 2 to 3 minutes, add the balls and the masala mixture and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, longer for a thicker gravy. Garnish with spring onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2½ tsp makes gravy for four\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy; may contain peanuts, sesame, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo extra salt needed in the gravy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568605938003,"sku":null,"price":1.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-veg-manchurian-masala-mix-50g-front.png?v=1792749933"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}