Sweet Corn Pakoda

Sweet corn pakoda is an easy and delicious evening snack. Sweet corn coated with besan flour, rice flour and deep fried.

Easy Evening Snack:

Sweet corn pakora is an easy, simple and gluten-free snack recipe. It is an excellent appetizer for the parties and potlucks. Kids to everyone would love this sweet corn pakora. If you have leftover grilled corn, you can use that too. Remove the corn kernels from the grilled corn cob and make pakoras for another delicious snack. Check out the similar type of party appetizer recipes.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. Make sure to boil the sweet corn before mixing with the besan (chickpea flour) and rice flour. You can use the regular corn too instead of sweet corn.

2. Deep fry the pakoras in the medium flame, this helps to cook the pakoras evenly without getting burnt.

How to remove corn from the cob?

Corn kernels are easy to remove from the cob. It is used in varieties of recipes like sweet corn soup, sweet corn chaat, and fried rice.

Frozen corn is easily available in the grocery stores. I used frozen corn for this recipe. I just boiled the corn according to the package directions before using in the recipe.

1. Remove the outer green layer, threads from the corn.

2. Trim one end so the corncob stands flat. Using a sharp knife, cut down the corncob, close to the core, to remove the kernels.

3. Trim the other end of the corncob so it stands flat. Repeat to remove the kernels from the other half of the corncob.

Sweet Corn Pakoda

Sweet corn pakoda is an easy and delicious evening snack. Sweet corn coated with besan flour, rice flour and deep fried.

• 2 cups Sweet Corn Boiled
• 0.75 cup Besan Flour (Chickpea Flour)
• 2 tbsp Rice Flour
• 0.50 tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 2 cups Onion Chopped
• 2 cups Oil (for deep frying)
• 10 no Curry Leaves

1. Boil the sweet corn according to the package directions. 

2. In a bowl, add boiled sweet corn, besan flour, rice flour, salt, curry leaves, red chili powder and mix well.

3. Drop the sweet corn mixture little by little in the hot oil, deep fry over a medium heat until crispy and serve.

 

How to serve sweet corn pakoda?

Serve sweet corn pakoda as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

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Bottle Gourd Juice

Bottle gourd juice is an easy and healthy desi detox drink. It is also an excellent summer drink that helps to cool the body.

Bottle Gourd Juice Recipe for Weight Loss:

Bottle gourd juice is a healthy and excellent replacement for the sugary soft drinks and fruit juices. Bottle gourd is loaded with fiber and water content and makes us feel fuller for a long time. It is an excellent meal replacement with fewer calories and helps in weight loss. Bottle gourd, lemon, and fresh herbs help to cool off the body and keep us hydrated in the summer and a healthy, natural post-workout drink.

Smart Cooking Tips:

1. Check the taste of bottle gourd (lauki) before blending. Eat a small piece of lauki and check for bitterness if it is bitter then the juice would also taste bitter.

2. Blend and strain the juice for a clear and thin juice.

3. Adding chat masala is optional. Adjust adding salt according to your taste.

Bottle gourd juice is a low-calorie and sugar-free drink. Bottle gourd, lemon juice and cilantro help to cleanse and detox your system. It is a wonderful drink for the ones with diabetes. You can replace the sugar-based fruit juices with this bottle gourd juice. It helps to keep your blood sugar level under control. Bottle gourd contains water content, regular intake of bottle gourd juice helps to promote the skin health.

Bottle Gourd Juice

Bottle gourd juice is an easy and healthy desi detox drink. It is also an excellent summer drink that helps to cool the body.

• 1 Cup Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
• 1 no Lemon (juice from one lemon)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.50 cup Coriander Leaves
• 0.50 tsp Chat Masala
• 1 cup Cold Water

1. Wash, peel and chop the bottle gourd into small cubes. 

2. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and serve or strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer for a clear and thin juice.

How to serve bottle gourd juice?

Serve bottle gourd juice fresh, immediately after blending.

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