Description
These crispy corn fritters are infused with the warmth of garam masala, tangy aamchoor, and refreshing herbs, making them a perfect snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon aamchoor (raw mango powder)
- 2 cups corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Remove the husk and clean the silk from the corn. Using a sharp knife, slice the kernels off the cob into a mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, grated garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, garam masala, cayenne powder, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, aamchoor powder, and salt to the corn kernels. Mix gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a light texture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of the mixture into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the corn mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with a cold beer or masala chai.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep the fritters light. The mixture can be prepared in advance and fried later. These fritters pair well with cold beer or hot masala chai. For a healthier version, consider pan-frying instead of deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30