Food Delivery Nearby: 6 Indianized Chinese Dishes Worth Ordering

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We as Indians have a profound liking for Chinese food. No matter what the occasion is, be it a sibling’s birthday or a friend’s get-together or a casual strolling on the streets, Chinese food is always a part of our lives. And how can we miss out on the midnight cravings for fiery chicken lollipops and smoky fried rice?

Move around to any corner of the country and you could find a regional variant of every Chinese dish. Try any of them and you would definitely want to have them over again. This is, maybe because we Indians are connoisseurs of taste, especially spices.

So, get on board with us to explore the Indian variants of 6 popular Chinese dishes.

Gobhi (cauliflower) Manchurian

Whether or not you are a Gobhi lover, this Indian variant of Chinese Manchurian will definitely compel you to fall in love with it. Basically, it’s the florets of cauliflower deep-fried and stewed in gravy made of garlic, green chilies, onions, soy sauce, and other tasty things. You can find it in two variants - gravy and dry, of which the gravy one is often served with noodles or fried rice.

Chicken ...
... Lollipop

Raise your hands if you are a chicken lover? Got you. If you want a lot of chicken, this popular Indian Chinese appetizer is something we bet you can’t afford to miss. Essentially, it is a chicken wing split in half. This transforms the bones into a convenient handle. You will love the taste of chicken marinated in the blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, and deep-fried. Sometimes, you could also find red coloring to give the food a proper neon hue. Look for food delivery nearby once and you won’t resist eating it soon again.

Manchow Soup

Any soup lover here? This might surprise you that Manchow soup is the Indian variant of the actual hot-and-sour soup you find in most Chinese (and Indian) menus. Manchow soup is made with a vegetable broth or thickened chicken flavored with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. It is then teemed with celery, carrots, and scallions, and garnished with noodles (fried). You can also find a non-veg variant as chicken Manchow soup.

Fried Wontons

Ever tried veg. Or non-veg Wontons at China Garden in Mumbai? These are another appetizers Indians are fond of. Stuffed with chicken or vegetables, Fried Wontons are usually served with a ketchup-based dipping sauce.

Hakka Noodles

A popular side for a Chinese meal for Indian foodies, noodles are often called Chowmein. Basically, these are just crispy noodles and veggies. Noodles are often served with Manchurians (gravy) and delicious black and red sauces.

6. Chilly Chicken

Non-veg lovers might have had this signature Indian-Chinese dish many times. It comprises white meat chicken coated in a mixture of chili, ginger, garlic, and spices, which is then sautéed with green chilis and onions. Most restaurants and roadside fast food sellers also have on their menu the “dry” version that is deep-fried. Some high-end places also serve beef. However, you’ll have to struggle to find it. Many times other protein options like seafood, paneer also get the chili treatment, depending on where you are.

The Takeaway

Feel like your cravings are triggering? Don’t waste a single more moment and go get these. Find food delivery nearby and enjoy these scrumptious Indian Chinese dishes on the couch.