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Corn Melt Magic Bites: A Cheesy, Golden Snack You'll Want on Repeat

Coarsely ground sweet corn mixed with veggies and spices, stuffed with cheese, and cooked golden brown in an appe pan. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 8 cheese cubes
  • 0.3 cups semolina
  • 0.5 cups bell pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 green chili pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Grind the corn: Coarsely grind 1 cup sweet corn so it keeps some texture.
  • Mix the batter: Transfer to a bowl and add 0.3 cups semolina (suji), 0.5 cups bell pepper, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoons salt, 1 green chili pepper, chopped, and 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. Mix well.
  • Rest the batter: Let the mixture rest so the semolina can absorb moisture and the batter firms up.
  • Shape and stuff: Take a small portion, flatten it in your palm, place a 8 cheese cubes in the center, then fold and roll the mixture around it to fully seal the cheese inside.
  • Heat the pan: Add 2 tablespoons ghee or oil, for cooking into each cavity of an appe pan (or heat a non-stick pan if not using one).
  • Cook the bites: Place the stuffed corn bites in the pan and cook on low to medium heat, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides.
  • Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dip or chutney and enjoy!