Corn pakoras are the perfect snack to sit with family and friends and enjoy on a rainy evening. Kunal Kapur shows how to prepare them at home. Monsoon is here, and plans to go out are often hastily changed to staying in because of the downpour. In such times, crispy corn pakoras are something that might help lift our soaked spirits.Kunal Kapur's corn pakora recipe can be prepared in around 45 minutes. (chefkunalkapur.com)Also Read | Chef Ranveer Brar shares 2 tricks for the perfect manchow soup along with easy recipeTaking to Instagram on July 4, celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur shared his recipe for the dish that can be easily prepared at home, along with a cheese dip to go with. It takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare. The detailed steps are presented as follows.Ingredients for corn pakoraCorn Niblets – 3 cupsGhee – 1½ tbspHing – ½ tspMustard seeds – 2 tspCumin – 1 tspCurry leaves – handful (optional)Ginger, chopped – 2 tspGreen chilli, chopped – 2Turmeric – ½ tspChilli powder – 1 tspSalt – to tasteMilk – ½ cupOil – for fryingFor batterBesan – 1 cupSalt – to tasteChilli powder – 1 tspTurmeric – ½ tspKasoori methi powder – ½ tspCoriander, chopped – handfulWater – ¾ cupFor cheese dipCheese slice – 2Chilli flakes – 2 tspPeppercorn, crushed – 6Garlic, finely chopped – ¼ tspSalt – to tasteHung curd – ½ cupMilk – ¼ cupKalonji – ½ tspMethod of preparationFirst, prepare the corn. It can be grated directly from the cob to get a grainy, grated texture. The kernels can also be blended without adding any extra water for the same effect. Keep some kernels aside, and later add them to the mix to give the crunch to these smooth pakoras.For tadka, in a pan, temper hing and mustard seeds until they pop. Then add cumin seeds, curry leaves, chopped ginger, and green chillies, and toss for a while. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt.Add the corn mixture to the tadka and toss until the corn softens and becomes fragrant. After cooking for four to five minutes, add milk to make it more creamy, or you can use water. After the mixture thickens well, spread it on a plate and let it cool down.For the batter, take gram flour, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric, dried fenugreek leaves, and freshly chopped coriander. Gradually add water while whisking to reach the optimal consistency.Shape the mixture into balls, dip them in the batter, and fry them in hot oil until your perfect round pakoras are ready.For the cheese dip, rub a cheese slice with your hands on a plate until it becomes spreadable, then transfer it to a bowl. Add chilli flakes, crushed black peppercorns, chopped garlic, salt, and hung curd, and whisk it all together. To adjust the consistency, add a dash of milk if required. For extra flavour, add toasted nigella seeds.Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.This article is for informational purposes only.Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read MoreRecipeMonsoonCatch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.See Less