In a mixer jar, add together boiled corn kernels along with green chilli and cloves.
Grind together to make coarse mixture. Do not add water.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
To it add coriander leaves, asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, grated ginger, gram flour (besan), rice flour, roasted fennel seeds and salt.
Give everything a nice mix.
Frying Pakoras –
Heat enough oil in a kadai to deep fry the pakodas.
Right before frying add 2 Tbsp of hot oil the corn mixture. Give it a mix.
Check the temperature by dropping a tiny piece of mixture to the oil, it should rise immediately.
Using a Tsp add mixture to the hot oil, on a high temperature.
Reduce the flame to medium and deep fry the pakodas till golden brown. Flip pakodas only one it is cooked from one side.
Do not over flip else it will start to split in oil.
Fry in batches until done.
Serve hot with min coriander chutney, tamarind chutney and ketchup.
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Notes
• Make sure to regulate the temperature of oil.• Add hot oil to the mixture before frying, it will add moisture to the pakoras.• Use fresh corn, hard and dry corn will make it too dry leading to stomach ache.