{Recipe}Corn Batata Vada /Corn Potato Fritters

Batata Vada is again one of the Indian street food and more famous in streets of Mumbai.Its literally means potato fritters.The name Batata means potato in Portuguese who introduced potatoes to India. Batata Vada consist of potato bhaji smashed coated with chick pea flour and than deep fried and served with hot spicy green chutneys or and other savory chutneys including tomato ketchup.But Today batata vada is with twist and i have hidden some boiled sweet corns in it.The sweet corn bites really gives different taste to the batata vada.

The process of making potato bhaji remains the same like which involves seasoning of boiled potatoes with onions,mustard,green chilies,crushed ginger garlic and coriander leaves in addition to it will be sweet corn kernels to the boiled potatoes.If kids in house try to prepare two different stuffing one with mild and other one with extra green chilies because as all you know batata vada is awesome when its pipping hot and spicy to compliment the hot cup of Tea.Lets begin with corn potato fritters.

Ingredients

For Potato Mash/Bhaji

4-6 Medium boiled potatoes

1 Cup of boiled sweet corn kernels

2 Medium onions chopped finely

2-3 Green Chilies chopped

1 Tsp of garlic chopped

1 Tsp of Ginger chopped

1 tsp mustard seeds

5-6 Curry leaves

1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder

Green coriander for garnishing

Salt as per taste

For Chick pea Batter

150-200 gram Chick pea flour

1/2 Tsp chili powder

Salt for Taste

Oil for Deep frying

Method

1)First mix chick pea in a bowl ,add in it salt,pinch of turmeric powder,chili powder and mix well,than add little water and make thick paste,consistency should be in such a way that the batter should coat the potatoes well .(do not make watery).Keep aside for rest for 15 min.

2)On the other side mash potatoes well,in mashed potatoes add corns and mash again and keep aside.In deep pan add oil,once heated add mustard,once it starts to splatter add curry leaves,green chilies ,and ginger garlic chopped ,saute well,than add chopped onions and again saute for 1-2 min.Than add turmeric powder,salt as per taste and the mashed potatoes and corn mixture.Mix well until the potatoes and the seasoning gets combined well.Cover and cook on low flame for 1-2 min.open the lid,add the chopped coriander and mix well.Off the stove and keep the potato corn bhaji to cool down.

3)Once bhaji is cooled then make  roundels  and place in plate.For best result you can place the vada roundels in refrigerator for 5 min.

4)Meanwhile place the pan on stove once heated add oil for deep frying.Allow the oil to heat well so vada's will fry well.

5)Then take each potato corn roundels and roll in the chick pea batter and make sure its coated well with the batter and then deep fry .fry well until the outer cover is little crisp.If you feel oil is over heated reduce to medium and fry the vada's or else it will burn.

6)once vada's fried then place it on kitchen tissue to observe extra oil.Server hot with you evening chai /Tea and deep you can use green chutney or tomato sauce or ketchup. 

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Corn and Carrot Upma Recipe

Upma or Upeet as you know is very common breakfast in south India and Maharashtra. Upma is prepared by using semolina and other veggies for seasoning.Most commonly used veggies are green peas,carrots. Upma is also prepared just plain by just seasoning of curry leaves and mustard ( plain upma recipe). In this recipe i tried using sweet corn and carrots ,sweet flavour of corns also gives great taste to any dish.I was not that sure about Upma tasting so great after adding Corns.

Servings 4

Total Preparation Time : 15 min

Cooking Time : 5-7 Min

Ingredients

2 Cups Semolina

4 Cups of water

1 Cup of sweet corn and carrots(carrots cut into small dice)

1 Onion chopped

5-7 Curry leaves

1 Tsp Mustard seeds

Oil

Salt as per taste

1/2 Tsp Sugar just for sweetness

Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

• First take the semolina and roast it in pan until light golden brown.You add ghee also while roasting but its optional.
• In pan add oil may be around two table spoon,once heated add mustard seeds.After it starts to crackle add curry leaves and onions.
• Stir the onions well and make sure it doesn't burn.Then add the corns and carrot.Once again give a stir and cover the pan and allow it to cook for 2 min.
• Then add water,salt and sugar.Once you see water boiling reduce the shim and add the semolina . Immediately stir it well and cover the pan .Let it cook for 3 min approx or as the semolina will get stuck to pan.
• Again stir well and switch of the stove .Its done.
• Lastly garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot for morning breakfast or evening Tea time snack.
  

Sweet Corn Raita

You must have always tried Tomato raita or onion raita or cucumber riata but just for experimenting tried making Corn Riata and it really turned to be very tasty .The sweetness of corn and the creamy texture of curd and the spicy flavour of green chilies really makes it a yummy raita. A great Raita to be served with Biryani's. You can also use it as some dip with nachos . It is so easy and quick to make ...So do try this healthy sweet corn raita.

Servings 4

Preparation Time : 10 min

Ingredients

1 Tin of Thick curd(approx 400 gram)

1 Cup of sweet corn

1 Cucumber cut into fine cubes

1 Onion finely chopped

1 Tomato cut into fine cubes

1 Green chili finely chopped(can add more for spice)

2 Tsp Green coriander finely chopped

2 Pinch of pepper crushed

salt as per taste

Method

• In bowl add the chopped veggies that is sweet corn,tomato,onions,Green chilies,cucumber,pepper crushed,salt and green coriander.
• Than mix the curd until smooth and then add in  the veggies and mix well.
• Serve chilled with Biryani's or use as dip or enjoy the sweet corn raita JUST LIKE THAT !!!
  

{Recipe}Corn Cheese Balls

Corn Cheese balls was one among snack at my son's Birthday Party and it was loved by all,above all it was more relished by my little Clive .There were many snacks in mind to try out but Corn Cheese balls i found easy to make and also the ingredients were Kids friendly as it was full of cheese and corn.So lets begin with the procedure.

Servings 5-6
Total Preparation Time : 30 min
Cooking time : 10 min

Ingredients
1 Cup of Grated Cheese
1 Large Potato boiled and mashed
1 Cup of boiled corn
1/2 cup capsicum finely chopped
1/4 cup of coriander leaves chopped
1/2 Tsp of chili flakes
1/4 Tsp of Oregano
1/4 Tsp of pepper crushed
1/4 Tsp of Garlic finely chopped/paste
1 Table spoon of corn starch
Salt as per Taste
1 Cup of multipurpose flour paste(not very thick)
1 Cup of Bread crumb
Oil for deep frying.

Method

• In Large bowl add grated cheese,mashed potato,boiled corns,chopped capsicum,chopped coriander,corn starch,garlic paste,oregano,red chili flakes,salt as per taste.
• Mix all the ingredients well and make a thick dough.Than apply oil to your palms and make small round balls and keep in plate.
• Than take multipurpose flour and add required water and make thin batter,in that batter roll the balls and than coat well in bread crumbs.
• While you make the balls keep oil for heating.Once finished with making balls deep fry them till golden brown.
• Serve Hot with tomato ketchup or sauce.

Mushroom and sweet corn chops !!!

Here comes one more chops recipe with different stuffing,earlier i have already posted paneer(cottage cheese) potato chops cocina.blogspot.in/2015/07/Paneer-potato-chops-recipe.html.Today i have posted chops with the stuffing of mushroom and sweet corn ,again one more recipe you can note in your kids favourite zone.Chops always is filling snack since potato being always the main ingredients in the dish,chops doesn't make you feel heavy but rather fulfills your hunger.

Servings  5-6

Total Preparation  time : 30 min

Cooking time : 15 min

Ingredients

6 Boiled and smashed potatoes

1 Pack of mushrooms chopped

1 Cup of boiled sweet corn

1 Onion chopped

10 flakes of garlic chopped

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1/2 tsp pepper crushed

1/2 Cup cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp oregano

2-3 Fresh basil if available
1 table spoon tomato ketchup

salt as per taste

bread crumbs or semolina for dusting the chops

Method

• First will start with making the stuffing of potato chops for that first will place a deep pan on stove,once heated add little oil,once heated add chopped onions and garlic and saute till translucent.
• Than add mushrooms and sweet corn and saute in onions till mushrooms is soft.
• Add chili flakes,crushed pepper,oregano and basil leaves and mix well.
• Than add salt,and tomato ketchup and allow the mushrooms and corn to cook for 5-6 min on slow flame.
• After 5 min add cheese and mix well in the stuffing mixture and off the stove and allow the mixture to cook down.
• On the other hand take the boiled potatoes ,add 2 pinch of salt in it and mash it well like a dough.
• Apply little oil to your palm, take small ball size mash potato and flatten it on your hand as size of small puri or roti,than place a tsp or more mushroom stuffing on it and pack it well so stuffing doesn't spill out,make small patty like rounds.
• Dust the patty with bread crumb or semolina and shallow fry on pan with required oil till golden brown.

Spinach and corn grilled cheese sandwich !!!

Servings 4
Preparation time : 20 min
Grilling time : 5 min

Ingredients
Brown Bread
1 cup boiled sweet corns
1 onion finely chopped
5 cloves of garlic chopped
1 small bunch spinach
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp pepper crushed
salt to taste
butter for cooking
cheese slices

Method

• First boil corn and blanch the spinach,chop the spinach and keep aside.
• Keep pan deep pan on stove,once heated melt butter,than add chopped onions and garlic .
• Saute both ingredients well,than add spinach and corns ,stir well.
• Than add salt,pepper and shredded cheese and let the mixture cook for 5 min.
• Once cooked well,allow it t cool down,
• Take bread,spread the spinach corn mixture on bread,place half cheese slice and cover the top with another bread slice and grill the sandwich till golden brown.
• Best for breakfast,and also best option for kids lunch box.