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Tarla Dalal
19 December, 2024


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About Corn Pakodas, Corn Pakora Snack Recipe
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Ingredients
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Like Corn Pakora, see Pakora Variations
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For preparing the Corn Pakora
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Tips for corn pakoda
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Nutrient values
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corn pakora recipe | corn pakoda | sweet corn pakoda | corn bhajiya | with 13 amazing images.
corn pakora are crispy, deep-fried Indian sweet corn fritters that can be relished for breakfast, evening snack or even along with meals.
corn pakora, apart from being irresistibly tasty, are also easy to make as they use minimal, readily-available ingredients, and a simple procedure. corn pakora are made from sweet corn kernels, coriander, green chilli paste and rice flour.
The combination of grated and whole sweet corn kernels with rice flour results in a perfect texture, while green chillies impart a mild but noticeable sharpness to corn pakora that is essential to balance the semi sweet taste of sweet corn.
Notes on corn pakoda. 1. Add the rice flour. They not only bind together all the ingredients but also make the corn pakoda crunchy on frying. If rice flour is not available, then add corn flour, besan or refined flour. 2. Deep-fry corn pakoda on a high flame till they turn golden brown in colour and crispy from all the sides.
corn pakoda, a perfect snack to have garma garam with a hot cup of Masala Chai!
Learn to make corn pakora recipe | corn pakoda | sweet corn pakoda | corn bhajiya | with step by step photos and video below.
Corn Pakodas, Corn Pakora Snack Recipe recipe - How to make Corn Pakodas, Corn Pakora Snack Recipe
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
30 pakodas
Ingredients
For Corn Pakodas
1 cup Grated sweet corn cob
2 tbsp sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp green chilli paste
2 1/2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
For Serving With Corn Pakodas
Method
corn pakora recipe | corn pakoda | sweet corn pakoda | corn bhajiya | Video by Tarla Dalal
Corn Pakodas, Corn Pakora Snack Recipe recipe with step by step photos
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Pakoda or bhajiya are crispy, deep-fried fritters that can be relished for breakfast, evening snack or even along with meals. The most commonly used flour is besan but, the addition of rice flour, corn flour or refined flour adds a crispy texture to the fried pakora. You can make use of any vegetable or even bread or fruit to make fried pakoras. The fried bhajiya can be eaten as it is with sweet chutney or green chutney along with a cup of chai. You can even stuff them between pav and make a wholesome snack. If you like Corn Pakora (Corn Pakoda, Corn Bhajiya) then below are some of my favorite pakora recipes:
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To make Corn Pakora (Corn Pakoda, Corn Bhajiya), first clean and remove the husk from 2 corn kobs.
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Grate a corn kob using a grater.
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For preparing the mixture of corn pakoda in a deep bowl.
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Add sweet corn kernles. The whole makai ke dane will provide a nice crunch and mouthfeel to the fried sweet corn pakoda.
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Add the finely chopped coriander. Finely chopped onions, curry leaves, ginger, dry spices can also be added to the corn bhajiya mixture.
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Also, add green chilli paste. Alternatively, you can chop them finely and add.
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Add the rice flour. They not only bind together all the ingredients but also make the corn pakoda crunchy on frying. If rice flour is not available, then add corn flour, besan or refined flour.
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Add the salt.
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Mix well and our mixture to fry crispy corn fritters is now ready!
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Heat the oil in a deep kadhai. To check if the oil is hot or not, drop a little mixture and if it comes up easily and you see small sizzling bubbles then the oil is ready to fry the corn pakoda.
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Slide 6 to 8 Corn Pakora (Corn Pakoda, Corn Bhajiya) carefully in the oil. Deep-fry on a high flame till they turn golden brown in colour and crispy from all the sides.
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Drain the excess oil from corn bhajia and remove them on a plate lined with absorbent paper.
- Repeat step 10 to 12 and make more Corn Pakora (Corn Pakoda, Corn Bhajiya).
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Serve the Corn Pakora (Corn Pakoda, Corn Bhajiya) immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup. You can enjoy them as an evening snack.
- Paneer Pakoda, Bread Pakoda, Gobi Pakora are some other bhajiya/pakoda recipes that you can enjoy in monsoon season with a cup of masala chai.
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To make Corn Pakora (Corn Pakoda, Corn Bhajiya), first clean and remove the husk from 2 corn kobs.
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Add the rice flour. They not only bind together all the ingredients but also make the corn pakoda crunchy on frying. If rice flour is not available, then add corn flour, besan or refined flour.
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Deep-fry corn pakoda on a high flame till they turn golden brown in colour and crispy from all the sides.
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Add the rice flour. They not only bind together all the ingredients but also make the corn pakoda crunchy on frying. If rice flour is not available, then add corn flour, besan or refined flour.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 24 cal |
Protein | 0.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
Fiber | 0.3 g |
Fat | 1.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 0.8 mg |
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Madhu Dadoo
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Kiran seth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Soooo yammy thanks 4sharing

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Kiran. Would love to hear from you again.

Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
Pakodas are my favourite with a hot cup of tea...I love the Corn Pakodas the most.This recipe is quick and easy. I serve these piping hot and my family enjoys every bite of crunch.

GYANENDRA
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Gyanendra , we are delighted you loved the corn pakodas recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Meenu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Is there an alternative to grating corn? I always have frozen corn kernels in refrigerator.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Meenu, Try by coarsely crushing them in the mixer.

Mamta Bhatia
March 13, 2025, midnight
I immediately tried after watching the recipe as I had corns available.. It turned out to be nice.. Thanks _x0001F60A__x0001F44D_

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mamta, thanks for the feedback.

Swathi
March 13, 2025, midnight
I loved it Mam Thx for your recipe

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Anamit Sen
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I bake these pakodas instead of frying them? What temperature and time should I bake them for?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
No, we would not recommend baking these pakodas.