Each person have their varied moods and fancies, all different from one another. Many a times the urge to try out something different from the regular makes some moments of a foodie’s life memorable. But, sometimes I do get to see the day when a new recipe try results in only me ending up eating what I cooked, well I do believe in respecting other’s taste. But mommy chefs have the added advantage of bullying, kids have to finish what is served in the plate, also the family is aware that most often the new try outs do taste good. For me the meals served to the family need to be nourishing, appetizing as well as relishing, hence the bullying is allowed once in a while while experimenting!
Well, if one does not try out new things then the monotony would make life quite boring. It applies to home meals too.
The last couple days saw hectic activity in the house. Members of my family were dashing in and out of this place, and me chauffeuring them to the airport. When the boys were away, the mother daughter team did get to spend some ‘gal-time’ together. If you have a daughter, then you would know what I am talking, how the shopping trips are always good-times especially when the boys are not around. We had our overeating time too, at the neighborhood Pizza Hut, my Instagram post will tell you which pizza we ate that day.
As I already mentioned that I like trying out new recipes, I had made something similar to this recipe couple years back and never made it again. My Jr. had liked that, and every time I bought baby corns the thought crossed my mind to make that recipe again, but it never was done. One of my reasons of writing this blog was also to document the many recipes that I make and later forget, but now they remain handy as a menu-card to go back to again and again. The day I made this version of the chops, I used only the ingredients that were handy in the refrigerator. I have posted Mutton Chops, a non-vegetarian recipe and always wanted to make a post using vegetables and call them vegetarian chops, and finally here I am posting it today. It was one of the days when the daughter wanted to eat something simple like only Rice & Dal with ghee for dinner. I surprised the kids by making these veg chops, which were liked by both, and the simple dinner turned out to be simple yet a little fancy! Small surprises add liveliness and increase the happiness quotient, true for mealtimes too! Try it out with your family.
INGREDIENTS:
Baby Corn: 1 Packet
Boiled Potatoes: 2 (Medium-sized)
Green Peas: 1 Bowl
Carrot: 1 (Medium size, Grated)
Ginger/Garlic Paste: 2 Tsp
Cumin Powder: 1 Tsp
Green Chili: 2 (finely chopped or paste) OR Red Chilli powder -1 Tsp.
Green Coriander: 1 Tbsp (finely chopped)
Cornflour: 100 gm
Breadcrumbs: 100 gm
Salt: As needed
Oil: For frying
NOTE: (Cornflour is used for binding as well as coating. Breadcrumbs are required for coating. Breadcrumbs and cornflour quantity use as required, little amount might remain OR may be required more than stated)
METHOD:
Assemble and prepare all the required ingredients.
Mash the boiled potatoes, green peas, and add the grated carrot, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, chopped coriander, cumin powder and salt. Add 2 or 2 1/2 tbsp cornflour and mix all the ingredients together. The mixture should be firm to hold.
Roll the baby corns in cornflour that is seasoned with salt and chili powder, and keep them in a plate.
Mix little water in this remaining cornflour and make a medium thick batter.
Make lemon-sized balls of the vegetable mixture, flatten it and place the flour dusted baby corn in the center and fold it, press tightly. Only half portion of the corn should be covered with vegetable coating.
Dip this vegetable and baby corn chop into the cornflour batter, then coat with breadcrumbs and pat tightly with both hands so that the extra crumbs are removed. Make all the chops and keep it in a plate ready to fry.
Heat oil in a Karahi, and deep fry the chops until crisp and golden brown from outside.
Serve hot with tomato ketch-up or a green chutney or chilli sauce.
These chops can be enjoyed as a finger food for parties, snack, or a weekend special breakfast item. Do try them in your kitchen and leave your thoughts about the recipe.
Have a great weekend.
ashu
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