Sweetcorn Tikki (Spiced Fritters)

Recipe for: CURRY – SWEETCORN TIKKI (SPICED FRITTERS)

Ingredients:

·        500g sweetcorn kernels (fresh or frozen)

·        150g gram flour

·        ½ tsp baking powder

·        1 tsp garam masala

·        1 tsp turmeric

·        ½ tsp salt

·        ½ tsp paprika

·        3 eggs, separated

·        140ml milk

·        2 spring onions, chopped

·        2 medium chillies, finely chopped

·        2 limes zested and juiced

·        3 tblsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

·        15g of butter

·        1-2  tblsp vegetable oil

Method:

1.      Put flour and baking powder into a bowl with all the spices

2.      Make a well in the centre, then add egg yolks and HALF the milk

3.      Beat the mixture until smooth, then slowly add the rest of the milk

4.      Fold in the corn, spring onions, chillies, lime juice & zest, and coriander

5.      In another bowl whisk the egg whites to soft peaks

6.      Gently fold this into the batter mix

7.      Heat a heavy-based frying pan on a medium heat and add butter and oil for frying

8.      Drop heaped tablespoons of batter into the pan, gently flattening with the back of a spoon.  Do not over-crowd the pan.

9.      Fry each side until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon

10.   Drain on kitchen paper on a plate, and keep warm whilst you fry further batches

11.   Serve warm with a spiced yoghurt & mint dip