Corn Vada, deep fried snack from Telangana Cuisine, are corn fritters mixed with Chana Dal,rice flour, herbs and spices. In local language these are known as Makka Vadaor Makkajonna Garelu.
It tastes best when fresh but you can make it a few hrs(1-2 hrs) ahead of your get togethers or party, and keep in preheated oven till the time of serving. A great party starter that is served with chutneys and tastes great even with ketchup.
Ingredients1 Cup Fresh/Frozen Corn
1/2 Cup Chana Dal/Split Bengal Gram Lentil
1/4 Cup Rice Flour
1/2 Onion(roughly chopped)
1 Fresh Ginger piece
2-3 Garlic Cloves
1-2 Green Chillies or as per choice
4-5 Curry Leaves
Fresh Coriander leaves optional
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
Salt as per Taste
Method* Soak Chana Dal/Split Bengal gram lentil, for at least 3-4 hrs.
* If using frozen corn, thaw it and soak in water for few minutes.
* Drain water from chana dal, add all the ingredients in grinder and grind to a coarse paste.
* Transfer the paste in a bowl and add rice flour to it.
* Give shape like vada , flatten with a hand a little. You can shape it like doughnut with a hole in center.
* Fry in medium hot oil, till light brown. Do not fry in very hot oil, as vadas with be cooked from outside but will remain raw from inside.
* Serve with chutneys or ketchup of your choice.