Tod Man Khao Pod (Corn Fritters)

For the red curry paste

• 1 (1-in piece) galangal root , grated
• 4 dry red bell peppers , cut into pieces
• 2 dry red hot peppers , cut into pieces
• 1 kaffir lime leaf , thinly cut
• ½ tem lemongrass finely sliced
• Zest of 1 kaffir lime
• 1 shallot , grated
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon fine salt

For Tod Man Khao Pod

• 4 ears corn
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 large egg
• 6 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 5 Thai basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• canola oil