SPICY CORN FRITTERS

Spicy Corn Fritters image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup fresh or well-drained defrosted corn kernels
Canola oil for deep frying

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, turmeric, cumin seeds, garam masala, cayenne, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour in the milk and buttermilk and stir until just mixed. Stir in the corn.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches. When the oil is very hot, working in batches, drop in rounded tablespoons of the batter and fry, turning the fritters occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with corn chowder or clam chowder or on their own as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 244 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams