Sweet Corn Handwa

Cook along · 15 steps

Method

1. 1

   Extract 1½ cup sweet corn kernels from 1 sweet corn. Keep ¼ cup kernels aside.

2. 2

   Take remaining kernels in a mixer jar with 1 green chilli. Grind to a smooth paste.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, take ½ cup semolina, ½ cup gram flour, ½ cup rice flour, and ½ cup curd.

4. 4

   Add the sweet corn paste, ¼ cup water from the mixer jar, and mix well.

   

5. 5

   Add salt to taste, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, and 1 tsp grated ginger.

6. 6

   Add ½ cup finely chopped capsicum, ½ cup grated carrot, ¼ cup sweet corn kernels, and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander.

7. 7

   Add ¼ cup water and mix. The batter should be thick but pourable. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   After 15 minutes, add a pinch of baking soda and ½ tsp lemon juice. Mix immediately. Add soda to each portion separately, not the entire batter. For Cooking:

   

9. 9

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Let them crackle.

10. 10

    Pour a portion of batter into the pan. Top with sweet corn kernels and sprinkle red chilli powder.

11. 11

    Cover and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes. Check occasionally.

12. 12

    Once the top is set and golden, gently flip. Cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.

    

13. 13

    Remove to a plate. Repeat for remaining batter, adding baking soda to each portion separately.

14. 14

    Serve with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

15. 15

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Thakurji. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare