Sweet corn cutlets

Corn Cutlets are a delicious Indian famous monsoon snack in some parts of India, especially in western India. It is made by deep frying a spicy mixture of sweet corn, bread crumbs, lemon juice and coriander leaves. 

These cutlets can be served for breakfast or as an evening snack. They also go well in parties or as a starter before the meals.

RECIPE

Prep time: 20 minutes 

Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Serves: 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups sweet corn kernels, boiled
• 1 boiled potato, mashed
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 medium size onion, chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
• 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp chaat masala
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

METHOD:

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, ginger. Saute for a minute on medium flame. Now add green chillies, onion. Saute for a minute.
2. Now add corn kernels. Saute for 2 minutes. Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder,  coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well and turn off the flame. Let corn mixture cool down.
3. In a blender, combine corn mixture, bread crumbs, coriander leaves, lemon juice, chaat masala and grind properly.
4. Pour that mixture in a mixing bowl. Add boiled potatoes and knead well to bind the dough. If the dough is wet, add more bread crumbs in it.
5. Make small balls of dough and flatten them.
6. Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry till it turns golden and crisp.
7. Crispy corn cutlets are ready to serve.
8. Serve it with green chutney or tomato ketchup..