Corn or maize is a cereal grain. And it is considered as both a vegetable and a cereal grain. It is high in carbs, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. And low in fat and protein. Corn is best used in balancing your blood sugar level. Due to its nutritional value, it is included in the balanced diet. Whole-grain corn is as healthy as any cereal grain, as it’s rich in fiber and many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Corn is typically yellow but comes in a variety of other colors, such as red, orange, purple, blue, white, and black.
There are many products of corn like popcorn, sweet corn, etc. Everybody must have enjoyed having those masala sweet corns at malls or any local shops.
This recipe of sweet corn is healthy as well as tasty. Everyone’s favorite sweet corn is really easy to make at home. We know that you people love to go to the local shop or mall to have those juicy sweet corns but this pandemic had thought us many things. One of the best things is enjoying the small moments with your family and obviously cooking.
So, without taking the risk of going out you can surely enjoy the same tasty sweet corn recipe at home.
This article will provide you with some of the best sweet corn recipes which can be easily made at home.
Let’s start :
Masala Corn
Ingredients :
1 Medium or large corn
Butter
Chilli powder
Chat masala
Oregano
Coriander leaves
Preparation :
- Steam or boil the corn. You can steam 1 medium to large sweet corn cob in a steamer or a pressure cooker. If pressure cooking, then pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles in 1.5 cups water.
- When the corn is still warm broke it into corn seeds. Be careful if it is still very hot then let it cool.
- Then take the corns in a mixing bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons of butter. And let it melt in corn.
- Mix the melted butter properly with the corn and you can add melted butter as well.
- Add 1/2 spoon chili powder, 1/2 spoon chat masala, 1/4 spoon oregano, and some fresh coriander leaves. Mix it well.
- Taste it and add some lemon juice and your masala corn is ready to enjoy.
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American corn
Ingredients :
1 Medium or large corn
Butter
Chilli powder
Chat masala
Oregano
Garam masala
Chilli flakes
Black pepper
Coriander leaves
Preparation :
- Boil the corn and add some butter to it according to your taste.
- Take the boiled corn in a bowl and mix the butter with it properly.
- Now, add chili powder, chat masala, garam masala, oregano, chili flakes (optional), black pepper.
- Mix all the ingredients well and garnish it with some fresh coriander leaves.
- This recipe will be spicy so please make sure children don’t have it.
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Tangy Corn
Ingredients :
2 cup corn
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 cup lemon juice
salt as required
1 handful coriander leaves
4 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
3 green chili
Preparation :
- Born the corn in a deep bottomed pan on medium flame and add some salt to it.
- When done strain the water and keep the corn aside.
- Take a bowl and add some melted butter with the boiled corn.
- Next, add in garam masala powder, chaat masala, and chili powder, chopped green chilies, and salt.
- Mix it nicely and your tangy corns are ready.
Buttered Sweet corn
Ingredients :
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups sweet corn
salt to taste
3/4 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preparation :
- Heat the butter in a non-stick pan
- Add sweet corn, salt, butter, pepper and mix it on medium flame.
- Switch off the flame and add lemon juice.
- Your buttered sweet corn is ready.
- This recipe is very light and healthy and can be served to kids and patients as well.
Spicy corn chaat
Ingredients :
2 cup sweet corn kernels
1 tablespoon butter
¼ tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
¼ tablespoon cumin powder
2 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ tablespoon chaat masala
¼ tablespoon salt
Preparation :
- Boil 2 cups of sweet corn kernels in the water on a medium flame.
- Drain the water and transfer the corn to a kadhai
- Add in 1 tsp butter and roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Roast till the corns turn aromatic
- Transfer to a bowl and cool for 5 minutes.
- Add in ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¾ tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
- Mix all the ingredients well and serve it hot.
These were some of the best recipes for sweet corn. Corn is not only tasty but it has many health benefits as well. Corn not only provides the necessary calories for healthy, daily metabolism but is also a rich source of vitamins A, B, E, and many minerals. Its high fiber content ensures that it plays a significant role in the prevention of digestive ailments like constipation and hemorrhoids as well as colorectal cancer. The antioxidants present in corn also act as anti-carcinogenic agents and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Besides being a delicious addition to any meal, it is a rich source of quality nutrients. Some of its health benefits are :
- Source of calories
- Reduces risk of hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer
- Rich source of vitamins
- Provides necessary minerals
- Antioxidant properties
- Protecting Your Heart
Besides all this corn is a rich source of proteins. Doctors suggest having corns in your diet will benefit your body. No matter in which age group you are in having corns will definitely benefit you.
Now, if you want to have corn with some tasty twist then go for these recipes, I am sure you will definitely enjoy it.