Crispy Corn and Salted Pepper

Gunjan Chopra -

Today we are coming up with a recipe which is a perfect blend of sweet and savoury. Crispy Corn and Salted Pepper is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. It only takes a few minutes to make, and the result is a tasty side dish that goes great with any meal.

This delicacy is made with corn kernels and Indo-Chinese sauces. The corn is coated in a light batter and then fried until it is golden brown and crispy. Its coating with flour is very important as it only helps to make it crispy. You can add any other vegetables of your preference.

Cool facts about Corn

Before starting with this recipe, let us dive into some of the unknown facts about its main ingredient i.e. Corn

  • Corn is the most planted crop in the United States and is a member of the grass family.
  • Corn is used in many different products including cereal, tortillas, popcorn, and biofuel.
  • It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including thiamin, niacin, and vitamin C.

  • It was first domesticated in Mexico about 10,000 years ago.
  • The average ear of corn contains around 800 kernels, each of which can be popped and eaten.
  • The husks of corn ears can be used to make paper, rope, and even biodegradable plastics.
  • There are more than 30,000 varieties of corn grown around the world.

Ingredients

  • 100 gms boiled corn kernels
  • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp corn flour
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp red chilly sauce
  • 4 to 5 drops of capsico sauce
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch of white pepper
  • 1 pinch of red chilly powder
  • Salt to taste

Vegetables

  • 1/2 tsp bell pepper
  • 1 tsp spring onion
  • 1 tsp chopped coriander
  • 1 medium-sized chopped onions
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

Method of preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine corn in all-purpose flour, baking powder and corn flour batter.
  • You can add little water to the batter. The coating should be such that it provides proper crispiness to the corn kernels.
  • Deep fry the coated corn until crispy and golden brown in colour.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  • Add the chopped vegetables and stir them for a minute or two.
  • Add the fried corn to it. Add the sauces and lemon juice and season it with salt, red chilly powder and white pepper.
  • Sprinkle spring onions and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Other recipes of Corn

Corn is a very useful ingredient and you can make so many recipes using corn. You can also try out the below recipes-

These are pockets of joy filled with fresh corn kernels to make your evening more delightful.

This sandwich will satiate your cravings for something delicious and delightful meal. It is very versatile and you can easily do appetizing experiments with the filling according to your taste.