Corn sweet Fritters /Mokkajonna Boorellu/Jola kalugalannu sugeelu

This recipe Corn sweet Fritters /Mokka jonna Boorellu/Jola kalugalannu sugeelu is a traditional South Indian recipe,especially in Andhra Pradesh,these corn fritters are prepared on special occasions like Ugadi,Pongal,Dusshera and are offered to God as 'Naivedhyam' . My Mom-in-law introduced this recipe to me recently and I liked them so much,which is why I thought of sharing this recipe with you Asap. This is a very simple recipe with less than 5 ingredients.The main important point here is to make these fritters,we need to select aged/old corn kernels or else using tender kernels makes the batter  juicy and we cannot make balls out of it. The batter should be thick enough to make balls. We can make it in any shape round,oval or flat,I am making it flat here. Checkout sweetcorn recipes also here and here.

Health Benefits of Corn : Corn contain rich amount of both soluble and insoluble fiber there by helping in digestion.It is high in Vitamin B12,folic acid and Iron,which are necessary for preventing Anemia.It helps in controlling blood pressure and diabetics due to the presence of phenolic phyto chemicals in it.It is rich in manganese,a metal required for strengthening connective tissue. Presence of carotenoids in it helps in proper vision.It also contains anti-oxidants which helps in preventing cancer.

Preparation time : 20 mins

Cooking time : 30 mins

Yield : 7-9 no.

Ingredients :

Corn kernels/mokkajonna ginjalu/jola kalugalannu : 2 cups (aged corns not tender ones)

Jaggery/bellam/bella : 1/4 kilo

Cardamom powder : 1 tsp

Oil : for deep frying

Salt : a pinch (optional)

Rice flour/biyam pindi/aki hittu : 1 tbsp (optional)

Method of Preparation : 

1. Grate jaggery/bellam/bella and keep aside. Grind together Corn kernels and jaggery in a mixer grinder in to a thick batter by adding little water if required,if the batter becomes runny add rice flour to make it thick.


2. To the batter add elachi/cardamom powder and a pinch of salt( if wanted),mix thoroughly.Now make batter into lemon size balls and pat each ball flat on a cover or aluminium foil (if required wet your hands occasionally).


3. Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry these patted ones on a low to medium flame till they turn slightly golden brown. Remove them on to a paper towel/napkin and then finally into a serving plate.

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