Makai ke Pakode

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet corn kernels (makai)
• 3 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
• 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon hot oil 
• Oil for deep-frying 
• Fried green chilli for garnishing

Method

1. Mix together sweet corn kernels, 2 tablespoons gram flour, green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, sugar and lemon juice with little water in a bowl. Add the remaining gram flour and mix once again. Add 1 tablespoon hot oil and mix. 
2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Drop small portions of the prepared mixture and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
3. Serve hot garnished with fried green chilli.