Tossed In Butter, Seasoned With Herbs And Spices, This Sweet Corn Chaat Is Sure To Steal Your Heart

Sweet corn is often enjoyed as a summer treat in most of the countries. But with the advancement in food preservation, now it is readily available for those who enjoy munching corn regardless of the season.

Corn is an incredibly versatile food that can be prepared in various ways. You can grind it into flour to make fresh, hot roti, or cook it as a savoury side dish to complement meat and poultry.

However, this post is dedicated to chaat lovers, those who relish the tangy, salty, sweet, and sour flavours of herbs and spices. Let's get our hands dirty and create the most delicious chaat of the year!

Masala Corn Chaat

Ingredients

2 cups of corn kernels
Garlic
Ginger 
Bay Leaf
¼ tsp Black Peppercorns
1 tsp Butter
Tomato
Onion
Fresh Coriander Leaves
Spring Onion
¼ tsp Chaat Masala 
¼ tsp Cumin Powder
¼ tsp Red Chili Powder
¼ tsp Rock Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder
2 Green Chilli
2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Method

• In boiling water, add minced ginger, garlic, black peppercorns, a bay leaf, and a pinch of salt for seasoning. Measure the ingredients to your preference, and once the water is infused with the aroma, add the corn kernels. Let the corn cook until tender.
• Once fully cooked, drain the water and transfer the sweet corn kernels to a bowl.
• Add butter according to your taste, mixing it well with the warm corn, and set it aside.
• Next, combine the chopped vegetables with the sweet corn kernels.
• Season with spices, salt, lemon juice, and fresh coriander. Mix everything well, and your ultimate corn chaat is ready to serve.

Lal Mirch Corn Chaat

Ingredients

2 cups of sweet corn kernels
1 tsp butter
¼ tsp of lal mirch powder
¼ tsp cumin powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
¾ tsp chaat masala
¼ tsp salt for taste

Method

• Boil 2 cups of sweet corn kernels in water for 3-5 minutes.
• Drain off the kernels and transfer to a bowl.
• Add 1 tsp butter and roast the kernels on a medium flame until they turn aromatic and flavourful.
• Once it is well-cooked transfer to a bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Season the butter-tossed kernels with ¼ tablespoons of chilli powder, ¾ tablespoons of chaat masala,  ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tablespoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
• Mix everything well, and serve when it is fresh.

Italian Style Corn Chaat

Ingredients

2  cups of sweet corn kernels
½ cup chopped onions
1 cup diced green bell peppers
2 tablespoon ketchup
1 tsp of Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt

Method

• Add 2 cups of tender cooked corn kernels and 2 tablespoons of salted butter to a pan. 
• Cover and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes. 
• Stir a few times while cooking.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes on top and serve warm.

However, it is prepared sweetcorn brings out the best in flavour when tossed in butter, salt, herbs and spices.