These curried corn fritters are a perfect combination of sweet corn and warm spices. Made with a batter consisting of cornmeal, flour, and curry powder, these fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve them as a snack or as a side dish with a tangy dipping sauce for a flavorful twist on traditional fritters. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, curry powder, turmeric powder, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Add the corn kernels and chopped cilantro to the batter and mix well.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.
