Baby Corn Pepper Fry!

INGREDIENTS  

For Frying the baby corns

• 20 baby corns
• 3 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
• salt to taste
• oil for frying

To make baby corn pepper fry

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

METHOD

• Peel the baby corns and remove the feathers thoroughly. Chop them as required.
• Bring a big pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and add the chopped baby corns.
• Blanch for five minutes. Drain and let dry for few minutes.
• Combine the blanched baby corns, plain flour, rice flour, salt and pepper powder in a bowl.
• Mix and toss well. Do not add water.
• Heat oil in a pan. Slide the batter coated corns into the hot oil.
• Fry until golden and crispy. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a pan or wok. Add cumin seeds, chopped onions and saute well till onions turn soft.
• Add chopped bell pepper and mix well.
• Next add pepper powder and salt to taste. Saute in high flame for 6-7 minutes.
• Add the fried baby corns and toss quickly.
• Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.