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Corn Pops

Corn kernels mixed with semolina and some aromatics, shaped into balls and deep-fried. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Corn Pops

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Main Ingredients Corn kernels, Green capsicum
Cuisine Fusion, , , ,
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 6-10 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Corn Pops

  • 2-3 tablespoons Corn kernels
  • 1 small Green capsicum seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 small Red bell pepper seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 small Yellow bell pepper seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 3-4 Black peppercorns
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 3-4 Cloves
  • 1 Onion layer half
  • 1 tablespoon Butter 1 teaspoon +
  • 2 teaspoons Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Refined flour (maida)
  • to taste Crushed black peppercorns
  • to taste Salt
  • 6-7 Garlic cloves chopped
  • ½ cup Processed cheese grated

Method

  1. Preheat oven at 240°C.
  2. Heat milk in a deep non-stick pan. Add peppercorns and bay leaf.
  3. Insert cloves into onion layer to make a clout and add to the pan. let the milk simmer.
  4. To make white sauce, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add refined flour, mix well and cook making sure that the flour doesn’t turn brown.
  5. Strain the milk and add to the pan. Keep mixing to avoid lumps. Cook till it thickens, whisking continuously.
  6. Add crushed peppercorns and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Heat remaining oil and 1 teaspoon butter in another non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté well.
  8. Add capsicum, red pepper, yellow pepper and corn kernels and toss to mix. Add salt and crushed peppercorns and toss to mix. Sauté for a minute.
  9. Spread sautéed vegetables in a glass baking dish. Pour the white sauce on top and top with cheese.
  10. Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 3-4 minutes or till the cheese melts and the surface turns brown.
  11. Serve hot.
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