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Corn Vada
Serves 2
20 mins
60 Kcal
Corn Vada is also known as a crispy, savoury delight from Indian cuisine, combining corn's sweet and earthy flavour with a crispy golden exterior and soft, flavorful interior. Its beautiful combination of textures makes it very popular for a snack at tea time, festive gatherings, or street food. Corn Vada is comfort food at its best - light crunch from the outside and soft, subtly sweet filling inside. Composed mainly of fresh corn kernels, the natural sweetness of the corn is combined with an assortment of spices such as cumin, coriander, ginger, and green chillies, which give the vada the right amount of zing to balance out the sweetness of the corn. The chopped onions and cilantro offer extra texture and flavour to the bites. Moreover, fresh or canned corn kernels are mixed with a light batter made from chickpea (besan) or rice flour, giving the vada its crispy golden effect when deep-fried. Corn Vada is unique in its diversity. Although made mainly with corn, some variations add other ingredients like potatoes or cheese to the filling for a more enhanced flavour. The spiced batter wraps around the corn mixture to offer a crunchy bite every time. Typically, it is served with mint chutney or tamarind sauce, complementing its savoury and spicy profile. Corn Vada is the best for those who want a crunching sensation and bursting of flavours.
Ingredients required for Corn Vada
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup rice flakes
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 2 green chilli
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- Oil
- Salt
- 1 pinch hing
Cooking steps for Corn Vada
- 1Let's whip up some crispy, golden Corn Vadas that are about to give your snack game a major glow-up.
- 2Start this recipe of corn vada, grab your squad of ingredients: rice flakes (poha), green chillies, ginger, onions, coriander leaves, hing (asafoetida), salt, and oil for frying—freshness is non-negotiable here, people.
- 3Start by grinding green chillies and ginger into a paste super smooth.
- 4Now, blitz the rice flakes into a fine, rava-like powder—this is the secret weapon for that iconic corn vada crunch.
- 5Mix the poha powder with the green chilli-ginger paste, toss in some finely chopped onion, a sprinkle of hing, salt, and a generous handful of coriander.
- 6Stir it all up, adding just enough water to make a sticky, pliable batter.
- 7Pro tip: Sprinkle in more poha powder or rice flour to balance the vibes.
- 8Now, wet your hands, scoop up some dough, and shape it into mini flattened discs—consistency is key, folks.
- 9Heat some oil in a kadai till it's sizzling like a Friday night dance floor.
- 10Test it with a little batter drop; if it rises with a sizzle, you're good to go.
- 11Gently slide the vadas in—don't overcrowd the pan, this isn't rush hour traffic.
- 12Fry till they're rocking a golden-brown tan, flipping occasionally.
- 13Let them chill on a paper towel to ditch the excess oil.
- 14Serve these crispy marvels hot with coconut chutney, mint chutney, or even ketchup if you're feeling basic.
- 15Perfect for tea-time flexes or party starters, this corn vada recipe is everything!