Spicy Corn Fritters with Cilantro Lime Cream

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

quick-cooking grits or fine-ground cornmeal

2 cups

corn kernels (about a 12 ounce frozen bag of corn)

small shallot, diced finely

jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, diced

1/2 tsp

cumin

salt and pepper

3/4 cup

plain non fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp

olive oil, plus extra for frying

eggs

Ingredients for the Cilantro Lime Cream

1/4 cup

chopped cilantro (or more or less to taste)

1/2 cup

Greek yogurt

Juice from 1 lime

NOTE: Batter can be made ahead and chilled.