Earlier this year I was up in Boston for a trade show and had some amazing corn fritters at Legal Test Kitchen. I've been meaning to come up with my own take on them, but somehow summer slid by like a penguin on melting ice. In a last ditch attempt to wring a few more morsels of summer out of the farmers market, I picked up some of the season's last sweet corn and set out to come up with my own fritters.
My goal was to create a spicy corn fritter that's light and crispy on the outside, and chock full of sweet corn on the inside. To contrast the sweetness of the corn, I added some cilantro, chilies and garam masala which also gave it an Indian flair. It's quick and simple to throw together, and if you happen to have one of these, stripping the corn off the cob becomes a tidy task that ends with all the corn in a little container rather than all over your kitchen floor.
The nice thing about these corn fritters is that they can be served straight from the pan with a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of lime juice, but they're also good reheated along with some chana masala. I've even made little sandwiches out of them with a bit of mango chutney and cheese in between two hot fritters.
📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 corn ears of , kernels removed with a sharp knife
- 3 scallions sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- chilies a couple minced red
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (less if you use regular salt)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala toasted
- black pepper
- ½ cups flour
- ¼ cups cornstarch
- â…“ water (+ more as needed) (+ more as needed)
Instructions
- Add the corn, scallions, cilantro, chilies, and egg into a bowl. Put the baking powder, salt, garam masala, pepper, and flour cornstarch in seperate bowl and whisk together. Add to the the vegetable mixture then stir in â…“ C water until just combined (do not overmix).
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add â…›" of oil to the pan and drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, using the bottom of the spoon to smooth the tops. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side.
- Serve by themselves or with a side of mango or tamarind chutney.
Peter G says
Beautiful Marc! Love the Indian inspired flavours in these corn fritters.
manggy says
I can definitely see mango chutney in between these! I wonder if they would be even crispier if you used rice flour? 🙂
Peter G says
Beautiful Marc! Love the Indian inspired flavours in these corn fritters.
3hungrytummies says
Yummy!!!
Christie @ fig&cherry says
Corn fritter sandwich? Yes please!
I love making corn fritters but I always try to skimp out on the batter so it's healthier and more corn-y (!?) but then they inevitably fall apart. Looks like you got it just right!
manggy says
I can definitely see mango chutney in between these! I wonder if they would be even crispier if you used rice flour? 🙂
3hungrytummies says
Yummy!!!
Jane says
I am definitely going to try this recipe! They look delicious!
Christie @ fig&cherry says
Corn fritter sandwich? Yes please!
I love making corn fritters but I always try to skimp out on the batter so it's healthier and more corn-y (!?) but then they inevitably fall apart. Looks like you got it just right!
rachael says
I love corn fritters! I love the flavors you have combined in yours. Some of the best I've ever eaten were in Thailand. Definitely one of those foods that I could sit and eat and not care if I gained 20 lbs.
Haley J. says
These little corn fritters are just chock full of some of my favorite flavors! It will also be a wonderful way to use up freshly ground garam masala, as I don't like it to sit on the shelf too long after making a batch. wonderful!
maggie says
Mmm! Love the idea of stuffing them with mango chutney and cheese. Wow, what a good lunch that would make, heated up in the office microwave...
Jane says
I am definitely going to try this recipe! They look delicious!
FRESH LOCAL AND BEST says
This looks so snackalicious!
rachael says
I love corn fritters! I love the flavors you have combined in yours. Some of the best I've ever eaten were in Thailand. Definitely one of those foods that I could sit and eat and not care if I gained 20 lbs.
Haley J. says
These little corn fritters are just chock full of some of my favorite flavors! It will also be a wonderful way to use up freshly ground garam masala, as I don't like it to sit on the shelf too long after making a batch. wonderful!
maggie says
Mmm! Love the idea of stuffing them with mango chutney and cheese. Wow, what a good lunch that would make, heated up in the office microwave...
FRESH LOCAL AND BEST says
This looks so snackalicious!
Holly says
Corn fritters are great for catering and they are so many variations. Yours look great.
veggiebelly says
oh my! those fritters look so yummy! do you think i can make this without the eggs? will it hold together?
Holly says
Corn fritters are great for catering and they are so many variations. Yours look great.
Janet says
ooooh, these look and sound amazing! I can't wait to make them!
Jan says
Yet another 'must make' on my list from your blog!!
Marc you always come up with soooo many yummy things - I'm loving these fritters!
veggiebelly says
oh my! those fritters look so yummy! do you think i can make this without the eggs? will it hold together?
Janet says
ooooh, these look and sound amazing! I can't wait to make them!
Jan says
Yet another 'must make' on my list from your blog!!
Marc you always come up with soooo many yummy things - I'm loving these fritters!
Natasha aka 5 Star Foodie says
Gorgeous fritters! I love the addition of garam masala and I can just imagine the sweet bright flavors of corn when you bite into these scrumptious fritters!
Miranda says
Wow. You are so creative. This reminds me of german potato cakes, but with corn. SO YUMMY!
Natasha aka 5 Star Foodie says
Gorgeous fritters! I love the addition of garam masala and I can just imagine the sweet bright flavors of corn when you bite into these scrumptious fritters!
Cynthia says
I actually have 2 ears of corn in my fridge and am definitely going to try this!