INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup chickpea flour (besan) 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds Salt to taste 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup medium sized shrimp cut into small pieces 1/4 pound cod or any other white fish, cut into pieces 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear of corn) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon minced thyme Oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a mixing mix together the besan, all purpose flour, cornstarch, red cayenne pepper, whole cumin seeds and salt. Add in the egg with up to 1/2 cup water to form a thick batter. Mix in the shrimp, cod and the corn, Stir in the cilantro and the thyme. Heat the oil and add the mixture in small amounts about 11/2 tablespoons at a time, and cook on medium low heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Drain the fritters on paper towels and serve with ketchup.