Sweet Corn Vada

Enjoy these crispy sweet corn vada snack recipe! These tender fritters are made with Birds Eye® Sweet Corn, fresh-grated carrot and spicy jalapeno, then fried to golden brown perfection.
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Sweet Corn Vada
Enjoy these crispy sweet corn vada snack recipe! These tender fritters are made with Birds Eye® Sweet Corn, fresh-grated carrot and spicy jalapeno, then fried to golden brown perfection.

July 7, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/sides-appetizers/sweet-corn-vada-10114

  • Prep time 30 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups Birds Eye® Sweet Kernel Corn

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated carrots

  • 2 teaspoons jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 2/3 cup chickpea flour

  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Nutrition Information

197 calories, 25g carbs

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Nutrition Information

197 calories, 25g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    In a food processor, blend frozen corn into a coarse paste. Place in large bowl and add carrot, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, ginger, and lime zest. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Add chickpea flour and mix until combined. Divide dough into 8 equal balls and place on parchment paper, then flatten each ball into a disc shape.

  • Step two

    Heat oil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add vadas and fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy, frying in batches if necessary. Remove from oil and drain on wire rack lined sheet tray. Serve sweet corn vadas hot.

Nutrition Information

197 calories, 25g carbs

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Sweet Corn Vada

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 18 mg 2%
Carbohydrate 25 g 8%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 9 g 14%
Iron 1 mg 7%
Calories 197 kcal 10%
Sodium 1180 mg 49%
Protein 6 g 13%
Saturated Fat 1 g 6%
Sugars 5 g 1%
Vitamin C 5 mg 8%

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