Description
Crispy Corn Cheese Bites are a delightful snack combining sweet boiled corn, gooey mozzarella, and a blend of spices. These bite-sized patties are deep-fried to golden perfection, making them irresistibly crispy on the outside while soft and cheesy inside. Perfect as appetizers or party snacks, they offer a delicious balance of sweetness, spice, and cheesy richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn, boiled and coarsely mashed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornflour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For Frying
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet corn, grated mozzarella cheese, and finely chopped onion to create the base of your bites.
- Add seasonings: Mix in the finely chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, garlic paste, and ginger paste thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water cautiously to bind the ingredients together.
- Shape the bites: Shape the prepared mixture into small, bite-sized balls or patties, ensuring they are compact and uniform for even frying.
- Heat the oil: Pour oil into a deep frying pan and heat it over medium heat until hot enough for frying.
- Fry the bites: Gently drop a few shaped corn cheese bites into the hot oil. Fry them evenly, turning occasionally, until they achieve a golden brown and crispy exterior on all sides.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried bites with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Repeat frying: Continue frying the remaining mixture in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve hot: Serve the crispy corn cheese bites immediately with your choice of dips or sauces for a delicious snack experience.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is sufficiently hot before frying to achieve a crispy texture and to prevent the bites from absorbing excess oil.
- You can adjust the number of green chilies to suit your spice preference.
- If the mixture is too loose to shape, add a little more flour to help bind it better.
- For a healthier version, you can shallow fry or bake the bites, though deep frying gives the best crispiness.
- Serve these bites immediately after frying for the best texture, as they tend to soften when cooled.
