Tribal Cuisine: Maize(Corn) Pakoda

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    Maize(Corn) Pakoda

    Ingredients

    1. Fresh Maize(corn) -3 piece
    2. Chopped Green chili- 2 tbs
    3. Red chili powder-1/4th  tsp
    4. Turmeric powder-1/4th tsp
    5. Curry leaf- 1 handful
    6. Chopped onions- 1 pc
    7. Salt- as per taste
    8. Amba Ada(Mango ginger)-  2 inch
    9. Oil- for frying

    Preparation Method

    • Remove the grains from the maize and wash it properly.
    • Add ambaada, 1/4th cup water and grind it into a smooth paste.
    • Keep the paste in a bowl.
    • Add chopped green chili, onion, turmeric powder, red chili powder and mix well.
    • Add curry leaf and salt & mix it well.
    • Heat oil in a kadhai/ Pan. 
    • Take a little portion of prepared batter , drop it in hot oil in pakoda shape, similarly add a few more.
    • Deep fry it till its colour change to a golden brown.
    • Now maize pakoda is ready. Serve hot with any chili sauce or any chutney.

    Prepared by: Sabnam Aferin

    Cuttack, Odisha

    You can reach her at: [email protected]