Chilli Baby Corn / Crispy Chilli Baby Corn

An Indo-Chinese vegetarian recipe that is very popular for starters is this chilli baby corn or crispy chilli baby corn. This tempting dish is the best option to start a meal with. This recipe is very popular in Southeast Asia. The corn is tossed in sweet, spicy sauce and is fried to give a flavorful, crunchy taste. This vegetarian dish is so tasty that it will keep behind the non-veg recipes. Here I have made crispy chilli baby corn for my family. The recipe for this dish is given step by step. I am sure that you will love this dish of baby corn.

Chilli Baby Corn / Crispy Chilli Baby Corn

Ingredients

* 200 gms of baby corn

* 4 tablespoons of corn flour

* 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

* 1/3 teaspoon of black pepper powder

* 1/3 teaspoon of salt

* 4 tablespoon of water

* 5 to 6 garlic cloves

* 2 inch of chopped grated ginger

* 1 small capsicum finely chopped

* ½ medium-sized yellow bell pepper

* ½ medium size red bell pepper

* ½ medium size onion

* Soy sauce

* Tomato sauce

* oil for frying

* Green chilli as required

* Salt as required

* Coriander leaves for garnishing

*Spring onion for garnishing (optional)

Procedures to make chilli baby corn

Step 1:- Rinse 200 gms of baby corn in water and rinse it thoroughly. Drain the water and keep it aside on a plate until it becomes dry. As per your choice cut the baby corn into pieces.

Step 2:- To make the batter take 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1/3rd teaspoon of black pepper, 1/3rd teaspoon of salt, and 4 tablespoons of water and mix it thoroughly in a bowl.

Step 3:- Mix the ingredients and make a semi-thick batter.

Step 4:- To prepare the chilli baby corn sauce, take finely chopped 5 to 6 medium-sized garlic cloves, 2 inches of ginger sliced and chopped, small capsicum, green bell pepper, ½ yellow bell pepper, ½ red bell pepper, spring onion as per your choice which is optional and ½ onion finely chopped.

Step 5:- Heat some water in a bowl and drop the chopped baby corn within seconds pick it up from the water, drain it, and keep it aside on a plate and make it dry.

Step 6:- Then dip the baby corn into the batter and coat it very nicely so that the excess batter remains in the bowl and the corn gets boiled by the batter.

Step 7:- Heat the white oil in the frying pan and gently place the batter-coated baby corn in the hot oil.

Step 8:- With the help of the slotted spoon turn over the pieces thoroughly as and when required.

Step 9:- Continue to turn the pieces until the batter-coated baby corn turns golden brown.

Step 10:- Then drain the excess oil with the slotted spoon and keep the fried baby corn aside on the plate on top of the paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Step 11:- Now for preparing the sauce, keep 1 tablespoon of oil in the new pan, and heat it. Stir it thoroughly after adding garlic, ginger, and onion.

Step 12:- Add the green capsicum, yellow bell pepper, and red bell peppers and mix them thoroughly.

Step 13:- Fry the bell peppers, and the mixture thoroughly and toss it very nicely.

Step 14:- Then add some soya sauce stir it thoroughly and make a paste out of it.

Step 15:- Add some tomato sauce, and schezwan sauce as per taste and make a semi-thick mixture.

Step 16:- Now add the fried baby corn to the mixture of sauce and tos it very well and gently mix.

Step 17:- Then serve this hot and crispy chilli baby corn as an appetizer on a plate.

Step 18:- Garnish the chilli baby corn with sliced green onions or coriander leaves.

Thus, chilli baby corn is a delightful appetizer or side dish that combines with the flavors of chilli sauce and gives a crunchiness to its effect. The baby corn dish is golden brown and crispy on the outside with a tender texture inside. The spicy sweet sauce adds a flavorful twist which adds taste to the spice lovers. Enjoy this hot and crispy chilli baby corn as a starter dish.

FAQs

1) How to make the baby corn crispy?

Ans. Give the correct proportion of cornflour and all-purpose flour as mentioned to fry the baby corn and to make it crispy.

2) Can I make this dish less spicy?

Ans. Yes, you can by reducing the chilli sauce quantity and giving the lighter quantity of sauce.

3) Can I add vegetables to this dish?

Ans. Yes, you can use other vegetables like broccoli to enhance the flavor and nutritional value.

4) How to make the sauce thicker?

Ans. To make the sauce thicker add the cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking and simmer it until the desired consistency is reached.

5) What can serve with chilli baby corn?

Ans. You can use steam rise, noodles, fried rice, etc. It is also a great appetizer and a starter snack to have.

6) How can I store the chilli baby corn?

Ans. In an airtight container store the leftover chilli baby corn for 2-3 days. Reheat the oven to bring its crispiness to an oven or toaster.

7) Which baby corn should I have fresh or canned baby corn?

Ans. Fresh baby corn will give a crunchy texture whereas canned baby corn may be softer.

8) Is this dish suitable for vegetarians?

Ans. It is a vegetarian, vegan-friendly dish. Just make sure that you use vegan-friendly ingredients for sauce and batter.

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