Corn is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used to create various snacks perfect for enjoying with tea during the rainy season. Here are some tasty corn dishes you can try:
- Corn Fritters: Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, paprika or chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Stir in the corn kernels and chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the corn batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the corn fritters hot with tea.
- Cheesy Corn Cups: Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red, green, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small phyllo pastry cups
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, chopped bell peppers, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Arrange the phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the cheesy corn mixture into each pastry cup, filling them to the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving with tea.
- Corn Bhel (Corn Chaat): Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiled corn kernels
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
- 1 tablespoon mint chutney
- 1 tablespoon chaat masala
- Salt to taste
- Sev (thin crispy noodles) for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled corn kernels, chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion, green chili (if using), and fresh coriander leaves.
- Add tamarind chutney, mint chutney, chaat masala, and salt. Mix everything well to coat the ingredients with the chutneys and spices.
- Garnish with a generous amount of sev on top.
- Serve the delicious corn bhel as a tea-time snack during the rainy season.
These corn dishes are not only tasty but also easy to prepare. They'll surely add a delightful touch to your tea time during the rainy season!
(pc freepik)
