Mumbai Street Corn Chaat Fritters

Crispy, fried fritters filled with a flavorful mixture of corn, spices, and yogurt, a popular street snack from Mumbai, India. These bite-sized treats are perfect for snacking on while exploring the bustling streets of India.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup Corn Kernels
• 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
• 2 tsp Ginger Paste
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• to taste Salt
• as needed Vegetable Oil
• chopped, for garnish Cilantro
• for serving Lime Wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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   Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, all-purpose flour, bread crumbs, ginger paste, garlic paste, lime juice, yogurt, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.

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   Step 2: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about 1-inch in diameter and 1/2-inch thick.

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   Step 3: Heat a non-stick pan or a deep frying pan with about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.

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   Step 4: When the oil is hot, carefully slide in the patties and fry until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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   Step 5: Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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   Step 6: Serve the fritters hot with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of cumin powder, and a squeeze of lime juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

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   Step 7: To make the yogurt sauce, simply mix together yogurt, cumin powder, and lime juice in a small bowl.

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   Step 8: To make the cumin powder sprinkle, simply mix together cumin powder and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

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   Step 9: To make the lime juice squeeze, simply cut a lime into wedges and squeeze the juice over the fritters.

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    Step 10: To make the cilantro garnish, simply chop cilantro leaves and sprinkle over the fritters.

💡 Pro Tips

To make the fritters extra crispy, you can chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before frying. To prevent the oil from splashing, you can add a little water to the pan before frying. To make the fritters more flavorful, you can add some chopped onions, cumin seeds, or coriander seeds to the mixture.

📊 Nutrition per Serving