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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | with 24 amazing images.
These attractive, golden-coloured corn croquettes are perfect to serve at parties as they have a brilliant flavour and texture. Learn how to make corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes |
You will love the mild sweetness of corn, the succulent softness of cooked rice and the perky flavour of green chillies, which play out wonderfully well in this corn and rice croquettes.
Serve the Indian style corn croquettes as a party starter, as finger food at a kitty party, or simply make it to accompany a cup of tea on a rainy day!
pro tips to make corn croquettes: 1. You can also add grated mozzarella cheese in the mixture to make this recipe. 2. Always remember to roll the croquette in plain flour-water mixture with one hand and in bread crumbs with the other hand. This will help to prevent the hands from turning out to be messy and also get croquettes with shape perfect. 3. Make sure you deep-fry only 2 to 3 at a time.
Enjoy corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | with detailed step by step photos.
Corn Croquettes recipe - How to make Corn Croquettes
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
11 croquettes
Ingredients
For Corn Croquettes
1 cup boiled and crushed sweet corn kernels
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups plain flour (maida)
1 cup milk
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep-frying
For Serving With Corn Croquettes
Method
For corn croquettes
- To make corn croquettes, combine 1/2 cup of plain flour and 1/2 cup of water in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the remaining ¾ cup of plain flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the milk, mix well using a whisk and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Transfer the mixture into a plate and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, add the corn, rice, green chillies and salt and mix very well using your hands.
- Divide the mixture into 11 equal portions and roll each portion into a cylindrical roll.
- Dip the balls in the plain flour-water mixture and roll it in bread crumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, and deep-fry, a few balls at a time, on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Serve the corn croquettes immediately with tomato ketchup.
Corn Croquettes recipe with step by step photos
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corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | then do try other croquettes recipes also:
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making corn croquettes.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making corn croquettes.
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In a small bowl, add ½ cup of plain flour (maida). You can also use cornflour instead.
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Add ½ cup of water in a bowl.
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Mix well. Keep aside.
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In a small bowl, add ½ cup of plain flour (maida). You can also use cornflour instead.
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To make corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | heat 2 tbsp butter in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add the remaining ¾ cup of plain flour (maida). A light roux formed with butter and flour before adding the other ingredients can add a subtle toasty flavor and a smooth, creamy texture to the croquettes.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 1 cup milk. Milk forms the foundation the sauce lending a subtle sweetness and smoothness to the sauce.
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Mix well using a whisk and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Transfer the mixture into a plate and allow it to cool completely.
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Once cooled, add 1 cup boiled and coarsely crushed sweet corn.
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Add 3/4 cup cooked rice. Cooked rice, especially sticky or short-grain varieties, acts as a natural binder, helping to hold the corn and other ingredients together. It also absorbs moisture from the other ingredients, ensuring the croquettes don't become soggy while frying.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies. A touch of green chilli infuses the croquettes with a subtle heat and spice.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix very well using your hands.
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To make corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | heat 2 tbsp butter in a broad non-stick pan.
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Divide the mixture into 11 equal portions and roll each portion into a cylindrical roll.
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Dip the balls in the plain flour-water mixture.
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Roll it in bread crumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
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Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, and deep-fry, a few balls at a time, on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
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Drain on an absorbent paper.
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Serve corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | immediately with tomato ketchup.
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Divide the mixture into 11 equal portions and roll each portion into a cylindrical roll.
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You can also add grated mozzarella cheese in the mixture to make this recipe.
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Always remember to roll the croquette in plain flour-water mixture with one hand and in bread crumbs with the other hand. This will help to prevent the hands from turning out to be messy and also get croquettes with shape perfect.
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Make sure you deep-fry only 2 to 3 at a time.
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Add the remaining ¾ cup of plain flour (maida). A light roux formed with butter and flour before adding the other ingredients can add a subtle toasty flavor and a smooth, creamy texture to the croquettes.
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Add 3/4 cup cooked rice. Cooked rice, especially sticky or short-grain varieties, acts as a natural binder, helping to hold the corn and other ingredients together. It also absorbs moisture from the other ingredients, ensuring the croquettes don't become soggy while frying.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies. A touch of green chilli infuses the croquettes with a subtle heat and spice.
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You can also add grated mozzarella cheese in the mixture to make this recipe.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 156 cal |
Protein | 3.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 17.1 g |
Fiber | 0.6 g |
Fat | 8.5 g |
Cholesterol | 8.4 mg |
Sodium | 24.1 mg |
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Big Foodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
Deep fried corn croquettes just melt into your mouth.

Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Corn croquettes.. crispy mild spicy.. with a cheesy feel.. the thickened white sauce gives a nice creamy taste to the croquettes.. The coating of the croquettes.. has a nice crunch. These are best as party starters..

Nisha
March 13, 2025, midnight