Corn Vada ~ Andhra Style 

Ingredients

• Indian corn kernels - 1 cup+1/4 cup
• Chana dal - 1/2 cup, soak in 1 cup water for an hour
• Onion - 1, medium, finely chopped
• Green chillis - 2,
• Ginger - 1/2"
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp (optional)
• Coriander leaves - 2 tbsps, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Method

1. Grind the corn kernels (1 cup) and the soaked and drained chana dal, green chilies and ginger to a coarse paste adding about 1-2 tbsps of water.
2. Remove to a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of boiled sweet corn, chopped onions, coriander leaves, cumin seeds and salt and mix well.
3. Form lemon sized balls with the mixture. Flatten it on your palm to make a patti shape. Prepare patties with the rest of the mixture. Keep in fridge for 10 mts.
4. Heat oil for deep frying. Once its hot, reduce flame to medium and slolwy place the patties in the oil and fry them on both sides to a golden brown color.
5. Serve warm with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.