SPICY CORN PAKORAS WITH MANGO-TAMARIND CHUTNEY

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Crisp and deeply seasoned, pakoras are Indian fritters that can be made from almost any vegetable. To emphasize the corn flavor here, fine cornmeal joins the more traditional chickpea flour - along with fresh corn. A ridiculously flavorful chutney, which is sweet, hot and a little sour, accompanies the dish. But a jarred version from the supermarket would certainly work in a pinch.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 16-18 pieces (about 4-6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup chickpea flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fine cornmeal
1 and a half teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears corn)
4 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh red or green chile, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, tender stems and leaves
1 tablespoon grated ginger
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lime wedges
Mango-tamarind chutney

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and turmeric.
  • In a food processor, grind corn kernels to a rough purée. Add purée to flour mixture and stir well to make a stiff batter.
  • Put ghee in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin, fennel and mustard seeds. When seeds are lightly toasted and begin to pop, pour mixture into the batter. Add chile, scallions, cilantro and ginger, and stir well. (Batter may be prepared several hours in advance.)
  • Pour vegetable oil into a cast-iron skillet to a depth of 1 inch. Heat on medium-high until oil looks wavy. Using two large soup spoons, carefully slip morsels of batter into the oil, working in batches if necessary. Adjust the heat so pakoras brown gently on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn pakoras and brown on other side, about 2 minutes more. Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula and blot on paper towels. Serve hot with lime wedges and mango-tamarind chutney, or another chutney if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 486, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 336 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Najeeb Ullah Khan
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These corn pakoras were so good! The batter was light and crispy, and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious and added a great flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making these again.


Bahara Ali
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I made these pakoras for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The batter was crispy and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rao shahmeer Rajput
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These pakoras were delicious! The corn was perfectly cooked and the batter was crispy and flavorful. The mango-tamarind chutney was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdussamad Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of corn pakoras, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! These pakoras were amazing! The batter was crispy and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious. I'll definitely be mak


nerab debnath
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These corn pakoras were so good! The batter was light and crispy, and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious and added a great flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making these again.


vishal Sharma
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I made these pakoras for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The batter was crispy and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again.


Rajendra Basant
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These pakoras were delicious! The corn was perfectly cooked and the batter was crispy and flavorful. The mango-tamarind chutney was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahi Safi
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I'm not a big fan of corn pakoras, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! These pakoras were amazing! The batter was crispy and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious. I'll definitely be mak


ABDUL WAHAB (MUHAMMAD)
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These corn pakoras were so good! The batter was light and crispy, and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious and added a great flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making these again.


DESALEGN
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I made these pakoras for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The batter was crispy and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again.


cynthia mariga
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These pakoras were amazing! The corn was perfectly cooked and the batter was crispy and flavorful. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious and added a great finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Topu Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of corn pakoras, but these were really good! The batter was flavorful and the corn was cooked perfectly. The mango-tamarind chutney was also delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Khan Aimal
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These corn pakoras were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. The batter was light and crispy, and the corn was perfectly cooked. The mango-tamarind chutney was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Kenneth Okoro
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pakoras are always crispy and the chutney is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Donna Chabot
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This recipe is a keeper! The pakoras were easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy. The chutney was also delicious and added a great flavor to the dish.


Ikram qasim
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The corn pakoras are savory and crispy, while the mango-tamarind chutney is sweet and tangy. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Mehedi Hasan Agun (Starting from the end)
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These corn pakoras were a hit! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the mango-tamarind chutney added a delicious sweet and sour note. I will definitely be making these again.