Lemon Curry Corn Fritters

Name: Lemon Curry Corn Fritters
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons mild yellow curry powder; 1 lemon, zested; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons water; Pinch salt; 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen whole corn kernels, thawed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot, diced; 8 slices pancetta, diced; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 scallions, cut into 1/8-inch rounds; Vegetable oil, for shallow frying