Crispy Corn is a crunchy, tasty vegetarian snack. Loaded with the Indian-Chinese fusion flavors these crispy corns are my favorite party snack. I thought I’d share with you my super delicious crispy corn recipe. Be sure to watch the video!
About Crispy Corn
The deep-fried, batter-coated corns became highly popular after a famous restaurant chain in India, called BBQ Nation started serving them for appetizers.
Ok, but before we get to this tasty crispy corn recipe, let’s talk for a second about how much I love it.
Few bites of this addictive snack are never good enough. I highly recommend making a big batch ( as they disappear real fast ).
Plus, they are really easy to make. All is required mixing of ingredients and deep-frying. So if you’re a corn fan, I’d say there’s pretty much no excuse for you not to try them.
BONUS: If you are looking for a vegan + vegetarian + tasty snack to feed the crowd then this crispy corn recipe is worth bookmarking.
Watch Crispy Corn Recipe Video
My Tried & Tested Tips
Corn: I use fresh corn for this crispy corn recipe. Hence, boiling is required to soften them. But if you are using frozen corn, thaw them at room temperature and mix directly with flour (no need of boiling).
Texture: Before coating corn with flour make sure they are not moist or wet. Dry them nicely using a clean kitchen towel.
Chilling: Keeping flour coated corns in the refrigerator for a few minutes make them extra crispy.
Deep-Frying: Crispy Corn are always deep-fried (not pan-fried or shallow fried). But at times, corn pop dangerously in hot oil while frying. Hence, maintain a safe distance from the pan, or lightly cover it with a lid/mesh if popping is too much.
Stir Frying: It is optional to stir fry crispy corn in Indian-Chinese fusion flavors. If you are stir-frying the crispy corn make sure to do it as fast as possible to avoid soggy corns.
Storage: I would not recommend storing the crispy corn. They turn soggy after a few hours at room temperature. It is best to consume them fresh and fast.
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 Cup sweet corn kernels (frozen/fresh)
- ▢ ¼ Cup + 2 tablespoon corn flour (corn starch)
- ▢ 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch)
- ▢ oil to deep-fry
Other Ingredients:
- ▢ 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- ▢ 1 medium-size onion, fine chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- ▢ Salt to taste
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or to taste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion greens
Instructions
- Boil approximately 6 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Add sweet corn and cook for 5 minutes or till bit soft. Transfer to a metal colander. Drain all the water. Allow corn kernels to get dry and cool down a bit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine boiled corn, all-purpose flour, ¼ cup corn flour, salt, and pepper. Mix using your fingers.
- While mixing, gently squeeze corn kernels to remove excess liquid.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of corn flour and mix once again to coat corn kernels with flour. Keep in the fridge while the oil is preheated.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep-frying pan. Deep-fry the corn kernels in small batches until crisp and golden. Cover the pan with the lid while deep-frying if the corn starts popping.
- Once corn kernels turn crunchy, t ransfer to a sieve and not plate.
- Next, heat 2 tablespoon oil in a stir-fry pan. Add ginger, garlic, and finely chopped onion. Stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the fried corn, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, and coriander. Mix nicely. Turn off the heat.
- Garnish with spring onion greens.
- Serve crispy corn immediately for the evening snack.
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure that corn kernels are completely dry before combing with the flour mixture.
- Be cautious while frying the corn kernels. Stay away from the gas stove as they might pop. It is best to keep a lid nearby. If required, cover the pan with the lid.
- After deep frying, do not cook the corn kernels for a long time. Else, they will become soft.
Nutrition
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Crispy Corn Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Deep Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 2 Cup sweet corn kernels (frozen/fresh)
- ¼ Cup + 2 tablespoon corn flour (corn starch)
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder (kali mirch)
- oil to deep-fry
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- 1 medium-size onion, fine chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion greens
Instructions
- Boil approximately 6 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Add sweet corn and cook for 5 minutes or till bit soft. Transfer to a metal colander. Drain all the water. Allow corn kernels to get dry and cool down a bit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine boiled corn, all-purpose flour, ¼ cup corn flour, salt, and pepper. Mix using your fingers.
- While mixing, gently squeeze corn kernels to remove excess liquid.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of corn flour and mix once again to coat corn kernels with flour. Keep in the fridge while the oil is preheated.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep-frying pan. Deep-fry the corn kernels in small batches until crisp and golden. Cover the pan with the lid while deep-frying if the corn starts popping.
- Once corn kernels turn crunchy, t ransfer to a sieve and not plate.
- Next, heat 2 tablespoon oil in a stir-fry pan. Add ginger, garlic, and finely chopped onion. Stir-fry for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the fried corn, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, and coriander. Mix nicely. Turn off the heat.
- Garnish with spring onion greens.
- Serve crispy corn immediately for the evening snack.
Video
Notes
- Make sure that corn kernels are completely dry before combing with the flour mixture.
- Be cautious while frying the corn kernels. Stay away from the gas stove as they might pop. It is best to keep a lid nearby. If required, cover the pan with the lid.
- After deep frying, do not cook the corn kernels for a long time. Else, they will become soft.
Nutrition
Pondicherry is a culturally rich Indian union territory near Tamil Nadu. If you plan a getaway to Pondicherry, try these fabulous restaurants. As a food blogger, these Pondicherry restaurants are my favourite.
Pondicherry is a food lover’s paradise and has plenty to offer when it comes to good food.
The food served at Pondicherry restaurants is diverse and quite different from other tourist places in South India. The place has a strong French influence in its heritage, architecture, and food.
One can see influences of English, Portuguese, French, and Dutch Cuisine , interspersed with South Indian delicacies, coastal flavours , and continental favourites to cater to tourists from all over the World.
The French Quarter, colonial architecture, fusion flavours , and local bakeries ensure that Pondicherry is a beautiful retreat away from the hustle-bustle of a metropolitan. The slow-life vibe of Pondicherry will make you fall in love with it.
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My Favorite Pondicherry Restaurants
I hope you will love these restaurants too!
1)Bread and Chocolate: Highly recommended and with good reason, this is heaven for bread and chocolate lovers – and the best part, everything on the menu is organic and locally sourced ( there are gluten-free and vegan options as well ).
If you’re looking for a perfect breakfast smoothie bowl, sourdough sandwich, or chocolate croissant, head straight to Bread and Chocolate at Auroville.
We suggest going early on weekends as most bakery items go out of stock by noon. Also, there are limited seats, so it’s best to reach early and grab a perfect spot.
My Favorites: Summer Tartine Breakfast, Croissant, Cinnamon Roll, and Chocolate Palmiers , and Babka
Summer Tartine – Bread & Chocolate
Iced Coffee – Bread & Chocolate
- Tanto Pizzeria: Are you a pizza lover? Then Tanto Pizzeria at Auroville is your go-to place for all things pizza. This joint promises woodfired pizza with a thin-crust Italian-style base, fresh tomato sauce, and delicious toppings.
The ambience is fuss-free with open-air sitting, and the place has a rustic, al-fresco feels. On a hot day, a thin-crust pizza, a grilled fish platter, and a massive pitcher of their iced tea or fresh juice are exactly what you need to chill with friends.
My Favourites: Woodfire Oven Pizza
Chicken Pizza – Tanto Pizzeria
Oven Grilled Fish – Tanto Pizzeria
- Coromandel Cafe, La Maison Rose: A pretty pink café at White Town, La Maison Rose is a quiet little spot for a romantic dinner date. Modelled after the pink villa of the same name in Paris. La Maison Rose has a luxury boutique, bookshop, and cafe.
This French-themed cafe has indoor and open-air seating where you can spend hours sipping a chilled beer or a glass of wine along with deliciously crisp calamari or a good steak. The menu has plenty of French-inspired dishes tweaked with local flavours.
My Favourites: Moroccon Spiced Prawns, Crispy Calamari
La Maison Rose
La Maison Rose
- Villa Shanti: This Pondicherry restaurant is another gem at White Town’s heart. One can visit this place for its colonial feel and old-world charm. An old bungalow courtyard converted into a restaurant; Villa Shanti is the perfect spot for a family dinner.
Villa Shanti is well known for its fusion flavours. Here you will get classic Indian food with a French twist – from the traditional French dessert, Crème Brulee, to chicken tikka, there is a lot of variety on the menu.
It is highly recommended to make a reservation, especially during the weekend, as it is a popular Pondicherry restaurant.
My Favourites: Watermelon Gazpacho , Murgh Adraki Kebab, Tandoori Fish Tikka
Villa Shanti
Villa Shanti, Pondicherry
- Marc’s Cafe : If you are a coffee lover or enthusiast, visit Marc’s Cafe at Auroville. From the best cup of coffee in town to great pastries and a fabulous Masala Dosa (Sunday Morning), you get it all at Marc’s Cafe.
The best part is they offer a variety of learning experiences for coffee lovers from time to time. I love the look and feel of this cosy cafe. You can also buy a variety of made-in-India coffee powders and beans at their cafe.
My Favorite: Coffee, Pastries, Masala Dosa
Marc’s Cafe, Auroville
Coffee and Almond Croissant
Masala Dosa on Sunday Morning
- Café Xtasi: This café at MG Road is a must-visit in Pondy for their star item on the menu – Pizza! What’s unique about this place is – handcrafted woodfired pizza and half-and-half style customizable toppings.
One gets to order their pizza in a half-and-half style with different toppings on each half of the pizza.
One can also opt for pasta or a salad if you’re not in the mood for pizza. Café Xtasi is a popular joint among locals and travellers. It is almost always packed, so plan your visit accordingly.
My Favorites: Iron Pie Pizza, Sausezz Pizza
Cafe Xtasi
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