How the Cricket Club of India accidentally invented the famous Indo-Chinese Manchurian dish
Manchurian, a beloved Indian-Chinese dish, surprisingly originated at Mumbai's Cricket Club of India in the mid-1970s. Chef Nelson Wang improvised it, blending Indian comfort with Chinese techniques, using familiar spices and soy sauce. This fiery, tangy creation quickly spread from exclusive dining rooms to street carts, becoming a national obsession.
Manchurian, a beloved Indian-Chinese dish, surprisingly originated at Mumbai's Cricket Club of India in the mid-1970s. Chef Nelson Wang improvised it, blending Indian comfort with Chinese techniques, using familiar spices and soy sauce. This fiery, tangy creation quickly spread from exclusive dining rooms to street carts, becoming a national obsession.
