Sweet Corn Fritters with a Mint Raita

I do not know why but summer time screams “corn” at me. I do not think that I am alone on this quest, because this Refreshing Corn Salad with Lime Dressing is currently one of the most favorite ones on the blog! Well, here comes the “big sister” to this salad if you will: Sweet corn fritters with a mint raita. These little fellas are delicious, easy to make, and because I want to spend even less time in the kitchen during the summer, baked in the oven rather than traditionally fried. Do not worry though, they are still super fluffy, have a slight crunch, and a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

What You Will Find In This Post

• What makes good a corn fritter?
• Can I make corn fritters gluten-free?
• Why are these corn fritters good for us
• Easy Swaps and Questions
• How to adjust this recipe to your individual dietary requirements
• Similar recipes on the blog

What Makes a Good Corn Fritter?

A good corn fritter should have a slight sweetness from the corn, mixed with savory notes. In this instance, the savory notes are coming from the spring onions and peppers. The mix of flour, eggs, and water will provide a bit of an earthy or bready consistency. Last but not least, herbs will elevate and pull this entire dish together. Yum! If you were to fry these little nuggets, you would also get a bit of crispness in the mix. However, in this instance, I have decided to bake the corn fritters in the oven – purely out of time-saving and convenience reasons. It does not mean that they are losing any of their flavor or deliciousness though!

Can I Make Corn Fritters Gluten-free?

Yes, you absolutely can!! These corn fritters are deliciously gluten-free, made with chickpea flour to add a bit more protein. You also likely use almond flour, as it has a similar texture and absorption rate to the chickpea flour. In this instance, the egg will be binding the gluten-free flour (which is usually what the gluten is for), so you are absolutely golden if making this recipe.

Why Are These Sweet Corn Fritters with a Mint Raita Good For You?

Here is a bit of tidbit about corn. Corn is part of the grass family, and comes usually in a yellow version. But there are also other varieties – from purple, over red, orange, blue, white, and black. Corn contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper. All of these micronutrients are super essential for our bodies, however, the absorption from corn has been shown to be slightly poorer than other vegetables. Corn is rich in fiber, with one medium-sized bag of popcorn boasting about 16 grams of fiber, which is approximately half of your daily fiber intake. Other varieties also contain really good amounts of fiber, usually the insoluble kind. Corn genuinely gets passed through the stool and because it is so fibrous you tend to see it coming out of the other end… if you know what I mean. Fiber is having its moment in the spotlight right now, for very good reason! It is so important for our overall gut health, it helps the good gut bacteria to have feeding ground, moves waste out of our digestive tract, slows down the release of blood sugar into your bloodstream, and binds bad cholesterol in order to move it out of the gut.

Easy Swaps and Questions

Can I use canned or frozen corn? Yes, I am using canned corn in this recipe, but you could easily use frozen corn and simply let it defrost first. Fresh should also work, but it is not always the easiest to get your hand on in Germany, so I opted for canned.

Can I add cheese to my corn fritters? Yes, you can. I have opted to use grated tofu. simply because it adds a bit more protein into the mix, but you could replace half a block of tofu (shredded) with some shredded cheese for a lovely texture and flavor profile.

How do I best reheat leftovers? The easiest way to reheat any leftover corn fritters is by sticking them into a toaster. Simply toast them and they will be golden (no pun intended ;)) in minutes.

How to adjust these Sweet Corn Fritters with a Mint Raita recipe to your individual dietary requirements

This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and nut-free. Due to the eggs used, it is not dairy-free. However, if you do eat eggs but no further milk products, you could replace the yogurt in the raita with a plant-based yogurt.

Similar Recipes On The Blog

If this recipe was up your ally, be sure to also check out the following:

• Courgette Fritters
• Sticky Mushroom Walnut Tacos
• Radish Fritters
• Refreshing Corn Salad with a Lime Dressing

And there you have it for this week! I hope you enjoy these delicious Sweet Corn Fritters with a Mint Raita as much as we do over here. As always, please leave a message, comment, or rating if you are making this recipe. They help others to find those recipes on the site that are most loved as well. Thank you and happy sweet corn fritter making!