Corn Pakoda Recipe

Crispy Corn Pakoda or Corn Fritters is an easy, delicious Indian teatime snack recipe which is made with chickpeas flour, sweet corn and some spices.I have shared both deep fried and airfryer recipe.

It is a perfect snack recipe during monsoon or winter season and it tastes great when served with tomato ketchup or coconut chutney.

This is one of the most loved snack at our home.I have used frozen corn in this recipe but you can use corn on the cob too.Other corn recipes you may like to try corn bhel, spinach corn sandwich, spinach corn pakoda ,sweet corn sundal.

TIPS TO MAKE BEST CORN PAKODA

• To make sweet corn pakoda, you can use corn on the cob or frozen corn.I have used frozen corn in this recipe.
• Do not make a fine paste of corn while grinding it. It should be coarsely ground.
• If you dont have rice flour at home, you can add some cornflour to the pakora mix.
• To Make jain version you can skip onion and ginger-garlic paste.
• If the batter is too watery then add some besan (chickpea flour) to it.
• Total cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand you use and how crispy you want.

HOW TO MAKE CORN PAKODA STEP BY STEP

1.Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. pulse in a mixi/blender for few times.

2.In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric, chat masala powder, jeera, besan, rice flour and salt.

3.Combine and mix well without adding any water.Add more besan if required.

4.Now drop the corn pakoda mixture into the hot oil.Stir occasionally and fry on medium flame.Fry till the pakora turns crispy and golden brown color. Note:takes approximately 10-12 minutes.

5.Drain them on kitchen tissues.finally, serve crispy corn pakoda with with masala tea and ketchup.

HOW TO MAKE CORN PAKODA IN INSTANT VORTEX AIRFRYER

Air fryers are great for cutting down on extra fat and calories ,traditionally these corn pakoda’s or fritters are made by deep frying but i am also sharing airfryer version using Instant Vortex AirFryer for this recipe .

1.Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. Pulse in a mixi/blender for few times.

2.In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric, chat masala powder, jeera, besan, rice flour ,salt and 2 teaspoons of oil.

3.Combine and mix well without adding any water.Add more besan if required.

4.Place a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminium foil in the basket/tray.Now spread the corn pakora mixture on to the foil into a single layer.Spray some oil on top of pakoras.

5.Using the display panel, select AIRFRY, then adjust the temperature to 395°F (200°C) and set the time to 10 minutes, then touch START.So preheating starts for 2-3 minutes.

6.When the display indicates “Add Food” insert the cooking tray in the center position.

7.When the display indicates “Turn Food” carefully flip the pakoras.

8.Once pakoras are crispy and golden brown ,take them on to the plate and sprinkle some chat masala powder.

Serve corn fritters hot with ketchup or green chutney.

HOW TO MAKE CORN PAKODA IN REGULAR AIRFRYER?

Preheat Air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 395°F (200°C).

Place the corn bhajiya mixture on a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminium foil in the basket and fry for 10-12 minutes by flipping the pakoras in between.

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Crispy Corn Pakoda|Easy Corn Fritters

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Corn Pakoda is a delicious teatime snack or Indian starter dish.Corn Pakora is an easy recipe in which deep-fried crisp corn fritters are made with chickpeas flour, sweet corn and regular Indian spices.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2

Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• Measurements Used – 1 cup = 250 ml
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels boiled and crushed coarsely
• ½ onion finely chopped
• 1/4 cup besan / gram flour / chickpea flour
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 2-3 green chillies finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric / haldi
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala OR garam masala powder
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves/cilantro, finely chopped
• few curry leaves chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin/jeera seeds
• salt to taste
• oil for deep frying

Instructions

 

• Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. pulse in a mixi/blender for few times.
• In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves,coriander leaves,turmeric,chat masala powder,jeera,besan,rice flour and salt.
• Combine and mix well without adding any water.Add more besan if required.
• Now drop the corn pakoda mixture into the hot oil.
• Stir occasionally and fry on medium flame.
• Fry till the pakora turns crispy and golden brown color. Note:takes approximately 10-12 minutes.
• Drain them on kitchen tissues.finally, serve crispy corn pakoda with with masala tea and ketchup.

INSTANT VORTEX AIRFRYER:

• Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. Pulse in a mixi/blender for few times.
• In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric, chat masala powder, jeera, besan, rice flour ,salt and 2 teaspoons of oil.
• Combine and mix well without adding any water.Add more besan if required.
• Place a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminium foil in the basket/tray.Now spread the corn pakora mixture on to the foil into a single layer.Spray some oil on top of pakoras.
• Using the display panel, select AIRFRY, then adjust the temperature to 395F and set the time to 10 minutes, then touch START.So preheating starts for 2-3 minutes.
• When the display indicates “Add Food” insert the cooking tray in the center position.
• When the display indicates “Turn Food” carefully flip the pakoras.
• Once pakoras are crispy and golden brown ,take them on to the plate and sprinkle some chat masala powder and serve hot with ketchup or green chutney.

REGULAR AIRFRYER METHOD:

• Preheat Air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 395°F (200°C).
• Place the corn pakoda mixture on a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminium foil in the basket and fry for 10-12 minutes by flipping the pakoras in between.

Notes

1. To make sweet corn pakoda, you can use corn on the cob or frozen corn.
2. Do not make a paste of corn while grinding it. It should be coarsely ground.
3. If you dont have rice flour at home, you can add some cornflour to the pakora mix.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 17.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.7mg

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