Crispy corn fritters for company
When hunger strikes at odd hours, quit munching on packaged chips and prepare this comforting snack. Corn fritters or corn bhajiyas are easy to make and taste delicious. Let a fancy mayo dip accompany them and your snack time will get an upgrade. Here’s the recipe of corn fritters which make an amazing snack for all those chilly evenings.
Ingredients:
2 cups corn kernels (frozen)
1 onion, sliced
5 tbsp gram flour
2 tbsp rice flour
Salt as needed
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds
To grind coarsely:
4 small onion
2 green chilli
3 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
1. Place the corn in a microwaveable bowl with a lid and cook covered for four minutes on high mode or as per instructions on the cover of the frozen corn. No need to add water. Stir in between for even cooking. If using fresh corn, then you can add two tblsp of water.
2. Grind the items in that are listed under ‘to grind coarsely’ with two tbsp of water.
3. Mix cooked corn (cooled down), ground item, pepper powder, both flours, salt with a tblsp of water if needed. The consistency should be like a vada batter.
4. Adjust flour or water to get the consistency right.
5. Heat oil in a kadai, wet your hands with little water and make patties and drop carefully in the hot oil. The flame should be medium when you drop the fritters.
6. Make sure the oil is not too hot, as it will make the corn pop and it’s dangerous as the oil may spill. You can also spoon the corn mixture to oil, so if you want you can adjust the consistency accordingly. Flipping to ensure even cooking. Cook until its golden in colour.
7. Serve with a dip, chutney or tomato ketchup.
Recipe and image courtesy: Mr Anurag Srivastava, Executive Chef at Madhubhan Resort and Spa
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