Name: Cafe Style Cheesy Corn Cigars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Sweet Corn Kernels, boiled and coarsely crushed; ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated; ¼ cup Cheese, processed, grated; 6 Spring Roll Wrappers; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour, mixed with water to form a thick paste; 1 Green Chili Pepper, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, finely chopped; ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Mixed Herbs; ¼ tsp Salt, cheese is already salty; 400 ml Cooking Oil, for deep frying

40 mintotal

30 min hands-on10 min hands-off

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Spice: Mild

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Method

In a mixing bowl, combine the coarsely crushed boiled corn, grated mozzarella, grated processed cheese, chopped green chilli, fresh coriander, black pepper powder, mixed herbs, and salt.
Mix everything to form a thick, dough-like stuffing. Divide the mixture and shape them into 3-inch long, thin cylindrical logs (like cigars).
Take a spring roll wrapper and place it on a clean board in a diamond shape. Keep the remaining wrappers covered to prevent drying.
Place a cheese-corn log near the bottom corner of the wrapper. Roll it tightly upwards halfway.
Fold the left and right corners inward tightly like an envelope. Apply the prepared flour slurry on the top triangular edge and complete the roll, sealing it firmly.
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the cigar rolls in batches until they turn evenly golden brown and crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
3–4 min
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while the cheese is molten.

How to tell it's done

A blistered, ultra-crisp pastry shell that breaks cleanly, revealing a stretchy, gooey, sweet-and-savory molten cheese and corn center.

Getting it right

Tip

Ensure the corn is completely drained of water and patted dry before mixing. Excess moisture will make the cheese seep through the wrapper during frying.

What to serve it with

Serve with a fiery chipotle mayo or a sweet chilli garlic dip. Perfect for high-tea or party appetizers.

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