Baby corn pakoda, or pakora as it’s called in many places, is a staple of Indian cuisine. It is a popular snack that is essentially a type of fried fritter similar to a doughnut or tempura. The best way to eat this fun snack is with a cold refreshing beer and a side of hot sauce. The only danger of eating this snack is eating too much, especially when the pakora uses wonderfully delicious baby corn.
Health Benefits
Corn is a wonderful plant. It works in a lot of different dishes and grows naturally in many different parts of the world. This makes its health benefits that much more available. Eating corn helps to lower LDL cholesterol levels in the arteries by reducing the body’s rate of cholesterol absorption. This can help to improve the rate of blood flow, which increases oxygen distribution and reduces the number of clogs in the arteries. Overall, this works together to reduce the potential of suffering from heart attacks
Ingredients
baby corn: 250 g
tbsp oil: 1
tbsp maida: 3
tbsp besan: 3
tsp salt: 1
tsp red chilli powder: 1
tsp turmeric powder: 1
tsp coriander powder: 1
soda – chilled: 50 ml
tsp ginger-garlic paste: 1
salt to taste
tsp cumin powder: 1
tbsp oil: 1
How To Make Baby Corn Pakodas
- Boil water with salt in a pan.
- Add the baby corns.
- Blanch the corn for about 3 mins.
- Drain the hot water.
- Rinse the baby corns with cold water.
Prepare the batter:
- Add maida in a bowl.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, besan, coriander powder, and salt followed by soda.
- Whisk the ingredients together into a paste.
- Refrigerate mixture for about 15 mins.
Prepare the Masala Paste:
- Add salt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder red chili powder, and oil into a bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste.
- Stir in the baby corns in the bowl and coat with the masala paste.
- Refrigerate for about 15 mins.
Main Preparation:
- Coat the masala paste-baby corn with the batter.
- Deep fry the corn in oil until it turns crisp and golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Trivia
Corn plants consist of a single stem with leaves and ears attached.