By Ujjainee Roy
March 9, 2024
Corn season is almost here and now you have an easy way to add essential nutrients to your meal. Indian cuisine has plenty of recipes which are made with corn. Here are some easy Indian corn recipes you can make at home.
Originating from the northern state of Punjab, Makki ki Roti is a traditional cornmeal flatbread. It's typically served with Sarson ka Saag (mustard greens curry) and a dollop of butter. It's also a staple during regional festivities in the north.
A popular street food, Bhutta involves grilling whole corn cobs over charcoal or open flame. Once cooked, they are typically seasoned with a mix of spices like chili powder, salt, and lemon juice. You can easily recreate this recipe at home.
Bhutte ka Kees is a popular street food from Madhya Pradesh. It's made by grating fresh corn kernels and cooking them with spices like cumin, turmeric, and green chilies. Garnished with cilantro and served hot, it offers a flavourful and satisfying experience.
Vaghareli Makai is a Gujarati dish made with corn kernels tempered with spices. The corn kernels are sautéed with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, and turmeric, creating a flavorful and aromatic dish. It's often enjoyed as a snack or side dish.
Corn Palak is a nutritious dish. It combines tender spinach leaves with sweet corn kernels in a creamy gravy. The gravy is typically made with a blend of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. The corn and spinach are simmered together until cooked through for a hearty curry.
A tangy and spicy snack made with boiled corn kernels mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, and various spices like chaat masala and lemon juice. It's a favorite street food across India.
These are deep-fried fritters made by dipping corn kernels in a spiced chickpea flour batter. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for tea-time snacking or as appetizers.