Sweet corn fritters is healthy snack that can be a great addition to your weight loss journey. This dish helps in my weight loss journey . Your weight loss journey should not be a boring one. Whenever I fell like craving for junk food I made this kind of healthy snacks for me. This snack is packed with essential nutrients
Why Choose Sweet Corn Fritters for Weight Loss?
Sweet corn is low-calorie, high-Fiber food that can helps in your weight loss. Sweet corn has probiotics that support gut health, making it a great choice for digestion. Plus, when paired with Fiber-rich chickpea flour (besan) and metabolism-boosting spices, these fritters become a healthy, guilt-free snack. This snack helps me for my IBS .
Ingredients for Crispy Sweet Corn Fritters
- Sweet Corn – 100g
- Ginger – 1-inch piece, chopped
- Green Chilies – 2, finely chopped
- Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
- Cumin Seeds – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – As per taste
- Besan (Chickpea Flour) – 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil – For frying
Step-by-Step Preparation
Preparing the Sweet Corn Mixture
- Wash the sweet corn thoroughly and drain any excess water. I used water before ,so that’s make the batter runny . It’s really hard to make any fritters, then it will turn into pancake. I don’t need that . So no water and make the batter coarsely .
- Blend the sweet corn into a coarse paste along with cumin seeds and salt.If you want you can green chilis to this paste .But I like it the crunch of green chilis in my Fritters .
- Chop the ginger, onion, and green chilies finely and mix them with the sweet corn paste.
Making the paste for Fritters
Add 1 table spoon besan (chickpea flour), 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, chopped onion, ginger and green chilis and mix well.
Frying the Fritters
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Take small portions of the batter with a spoon added to the pan in a form of small fritters.
- Sallow Fry the fritters until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- You can make this in Air fryer with more less oil . But prefer it fry them in the pan
Serving
- Serve the crispy sweet corn fritters hot with fresh curd or green chutney.
- You can store them in the fridge and eat whenever you crave for something.
Nutritional Value of Sweet Corn Fritters (Per Serving)
Nutrient | Amount |
Calories | 180 kcal |
Protein | 5g |
Carbohydrates | 25g |
Fiber | 6g |
Healthy Fats | 4g |
Iron | 2mg |
Vitamin C | 15mg |
Magnesium | 30mg |
Health Benefits of Sweet Corn Fritters
- Supports Weight Loss – High Fiber content helps in keeping you full for longer, reducing unnecessary cravings.
- Boosts Gut Health – Probiotics present in sweet corn aid digestion and improve gut microbiome.
- Good for Heart Health – Olive oil and chickpea flour help regulate cholesterol levels.
- Rich in Antioxidants – Turmeric and ginger provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Provides Energy – The healthy carbohydrates in sweet corn act as a great energy source.
