Korma Corn Fritters with Guacamole

Korma Corn Fritters with Guacamole

ATTRIBUTES:  Vegetarian, lunch, breakfast, side dish

PRODUCT USED: Saha Indian Korma Curry Base™

PREP TIME: 15-18 minutes COOK TIME: 6-8 minutes

SERVES: 4-6 as a side 2-3 as a meal (with eggs, etc.)

Ingredients:

Guacamole:

• 1 large or 2 smaller, ripe avocados
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Saha Indian Korma Curry Base™
  
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
• 2 tbsp )30 ml) red onion, finely diced

Fritters:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Saha Indian Korma Curry Base™
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 cups (500 ml) fresh corn kernels (you can use frozen, but defrost and dry before using)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) green onions., thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cilantro, coarsely chopped

Directions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 250F and set a rack over a baking tray. 
   2. In a large bowl, combine the avocado,  Saha Korma Curry Base™, lime juice and diced  red onion. Mix until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
   3. In another bowl, add the flour, cornstarch and baking soda and mix until well combined.
      
   4. Form a well in the centre of this mixture and add the egg and Saha Korma Curry Base™. Fold these ingredients together until and thick batter is formed.
   5. Add the corn, parmesan, green onion and cilantro and mix until well combined.
   6. In a large skillet or pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Measure the batter in quarter cups and add these to the pan, flattening each scoop to 1 cm thickness. Be sure not to crowd the pan.
   7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy on both sides. Transfer to the racked baking sheet i the oven to keep warm. repeat until all the batter is used.
   8. Transfer the fritters to a plate or platter and serve with the guacamole. Pairs beautifully with eggs!