Corn Mirchi Vada

INGREDIENTS

Chilli pepper : 5 nos

For stuffing :

Boiled Potato : 2 nos

Corn kernals : 150 gms

Lemon juice : 1.5tsp

Ginger : 1/2 tsp

Mint leaves : 8 nos

Cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp

Sugar : 1/2 tsp

Salt : 1tsp

Batter :

Corn flour : 2tbsp

Gram flour : 1.5 cup

Salt : 1/2 tsp

Chilli powder : 1tsp

Asafoetida : 1/4 tsp

Soda bi carb : a Pinch

Refined oil : 2tsp

Oil : 1tsp

METHOD

Boil Corn kernals and crush it coarsely in the mixer . Wash and slit big Chilli pepper and remove the seeds. If its very hot then blanch in hot water for approx. 2-3 minutes, then drain and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds ,when it start crackling add ginger and turmeric. Now add crushed corn and saute it  for 1 minute. Add mashed potato, Salt, Sugar and chopped mint leaves. Saute for a minute and add lemon juice and take out in a bowl then let it cool down completely. Stuff these mixture in the chillies and press tightly with your thumb and slice to make it small pieces. To make a medium thick batter, Mix gram flour and corn flour in a big bowl add salt , Chilli powder and asafoetida and water then mix it well. Add soda bi carb on top of the batter and pour 1 tsp hot oil over it and mix again. Heat oil in a pan then dip chilli pieces in the batter and deep fry on medium heat till it turns golden colour. Serve hot, Better to serve it with Chutney or pickle.