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Corn Fritters (Pakoda / Bhajiya)

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Corn Pakoda
: Crispy, Spiced Indian Corn Fritters

25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
33
Ingredients
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Corn pakora: Irresistibly crunchy, spiced fritters with tender sweet corn – an Indian street food classic. These golden bites are perfect for rainy days, paired with green chutney and a hot cup of chai. Quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsSweet corn kernels
1 mediumOnion
2-3Green chillies
8-10Curry leaves
1/2 cupBesan (gram flour)
2 tbspRice flour
1/2 tspRed chilli powder
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1/2 tspCumin seeds
1/2 tspChaat masala
1 tspGinger-garlic paste
to tasteSalt
for deep fryingOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Mix the batter

In a large bowl, mix together the corn kernels, chopped onion, green chillies, curry leaves, besan, rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin seeds, chaat masala, ginger-garlic paste and salt. Using your hands, squeeze the mixture well to slightly mash the corn. The mixture should be thick and hold together when shaped.

Description - Step 2

Shape the pakodas

Dampen your hands with a little water. Take a small portion of the corn mixture and shape it into a rough patty about 5 cm in diameter. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture. Alternatively, you can use your fingers or a spoon to drop small, uneven portions of the batter directly into the oil for more crispy textures.

Description - Step 3

Fry the pakodas

Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or wok on medium flame. When hot, carefully slide in the shaped pakodas in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pakodas are crisp and golden brown all over, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Description - Step 4

Serve hot

Serve these corn fritters immediately while still hot and crispy, with ketchup or green chutney on the side for dipping. Sprinkle with a little extra chaat masala if you like.

Step 1
Mix the batter
5 minutes
Step 2
Shape the pakodas
5 minutes
Step 3
Fry the pakodas
15 minutes
Step 4
Serve hot
1 minute

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Plating

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Pile the golden-fried corn bhaji on a platter lined with a paper napkin. Place small bowls of ketchup and green chutney alongside for dipping.

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Pairing

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Corn fritters pair beautifully with a variety of regional cuisines — from Southern U.S. dishes like fried chicken and collard greens to Indian snacks with chutneys and Southeast Asian meals with sweet chilli sauce. Or, you can simply enjoy it with piping hot masala chai for the ultimate tea-time treat!

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Garnishing

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Sprinkle the corn pakodas with a pinch of bright red chilli powder and vibrant green chaat masala for a pop of colour. Tuck a few fresh curry leaves alongside for an inviting aroma.

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