Corn Pakoda

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Corn Pakoda

Corn, also known as maize, is monsoon cereal grain. There are varieties of corn available in different locations. People in India drool over corn (makai or bhutta) during monsoon. It is one of the most popular street food in rainy season. There would not be a single person who has not tasted hot and smoky boiled masala corn on  the roadside. The day it rains, people specially go for a ride to have hot tea with corn. Corn has such love among people. 

You will find a range of corn items, naming it boiled corn, roasted corn, corn chaat, corn sandwich, corn pakoda, cheesy corn, masala corn, and many more. As it is available seasonally, it has more demand. Ask a person and they will share a nostalgic memory attached with corn and rains. Corn kernels are sold in the market for easy and convenient cooking. It can be stored in the deep freezer for at least a month depending on the location and weather temperature.

Although, corn is a king of rainy season, its nutritional value is controversial. It is rich in fiber, vitamins and mineral but it also elevates sugar level. So it is not advisable for people having diabetes. Moreover, it should be eaten in moderation as excess of consumption may result in weight gain. 

I have already shared some recipes using corn and today i will share crispy recipe from corn. It is corn pakoda or corn fritters. Usually pakodas are made out of gram flour but i have twisted it with rice flour instead of corn flour. It is a quick and delicious way to eat corn. Lets look at the ingredients and instructions to make it. 

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 10-15 mins 

Ingredients:
  • Corn - 1 corn (boiled and coarsely crushed)
  • Onion - 1 medium size (chopped)
  • Capsicum - 1 medium size (chopped)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Red chilli flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Rice flour - 2 tablespoon
Corn Pakoda


Method:
  1. Firstly, boiled and remove corn kernels.
  2. Grind corn kernels coarsely. 
  3. Transfer it in a bowl, then add chopped onions, chopped capsicum and other spices.
  4. Mix everything well
  5. Heat oil for frying.
  6. Then add corn batter little by little to make pakodas out of it. 
  7. Fry them on high flame else they will absorb more oil.
  8. Place hot pakodas on tissue paper to remove excess oil.
  9. Serve them hot with tea or coffee.

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