January 11, 2010

Corn Bhaji / Pakoda (corn fritters)




This is a simple recipe that I made up to finish of the golden corns sitting in my freezer.



INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 cups corn kernels ( I used the frozen kind, thawed)
  • 1small onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Rice flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp corrinader powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tbsp chopped corriander leaves
  • 3 green chillies finely chopped ( or more depending on your taste)
  • 1/2 tsp red chilie powder
  • Salt
  • oil

METHOD:

  • In a bowl. Mix all the ingredients except the corn and onions .adding water slowly. Beat till a smooth.


  • Now add the corn and the onions and mix till just combined.


  • In a pan heat some oil for shallow frying on medium heat ( if the oil becomes too  hot it will turn brown too fast and wont get cooked inisde)


  • Using a spoon scoop one spoon of the mixure add it to the hot oil. Repeat for more baji's


  • Fry till it becomes golden brown color 3-4 minutes.


  • Flip the baji's one at a time and cook the other side too.


  • Remove from pan and serve with chutneys or ketchup