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    Masala Corn (Easy Sweet Corn Recipe)

    Published: Jun 25, 2022 · Modified: Feb 10, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · Leave a Comment

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    Masala Corn is a flavourful street-side spicy snack prepared with sweet corn, lemon juice, fresh herbs and a few Indian spices. It is one of the quick and easy sweet corn recipes to prepare with simple ingredients available in most Indian grocery stores. It gets ready in 10 minutes and makes the best healthy snack option for kids after-school and tea-time snacks for adults.

    Generally, masala corn is prepared with fresh corn kernels from the cob. However, to save time I've used frozen corn here that doesn't need to be boiled and it takes a few minutes to thaw as well.

    This spicy corn makes a perfect after-school healthy snack for kids. It is a very popular snack sold in a cinema theatre, shopping malls and vendors selling on the roadside.

    Masala Corn Recipe Variations

    Spicy and tangy masala corn recipe may be tailored to suit your tastebuds.

    Add finely chopped green chillies or black pepper powder for a spicy kick.

    Substitute butter with olive oil for vegan butter or the vegan version.

    Black salt could be used instead of chaat masala.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for masala corn placed in individual bowls on a table.

    Sweet corn: I have used frozen sweet corn kernels, but feel free to use freshly boiled corn.

    Spices and Herbs: chat masala, fresh coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, salt and red chilli powder.

    Lime Juice: I have used fresh lime juice, but bottled juice can be used as well.

    Butter: Melted butter has been used here.

    How to make masala sweet corn?

    Place frozen sweet corn in water to thaw.

    Discard the water once the corn is fully thawed.

    Now place sweet corn in a mixing bowl.

    Add red chilli powder, chaat masala, cumin powder, salt and coriander leaves.

    Now add butter and squeeze lime juice.

    sweet corn and dry spices in a black bowl.

    Mix with a spoon until well combined.

    mixing masala corn with spoon.

    Enjoy spicy masala corn with a cup of tea or on its own.

    Notes

    Adjust spice powders as per your preferred spice levels.

    Spicy corn tastes best when served warm.

    Frozen corn could be substituted with fresh corn. Boil fresh corn in sufficient water for 5-7 minutes or until soft, discard the water and use the cooked corn.

    You can make this recipe in advance, heat in a microwave for a minute before serving.

    How to serve masala corn?

    Serve this desi corn with a cup of chai, rose milk tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

    It is a great after-school snack with kids' favourite drinks for example - pumpkin banana smoothie, watermelon juice, mango lassi, or lemonade with basil seeds.

    An ideal evening snack to munch on instead of deep-fried treats.

    Storage

    Leftovers could be stored and eaten but don't taste as good as freshly made masala corn.

    Fridge: Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days in an airtight container.

    Reheat: Heat in the microwave until piping hot or on a pan before serving.

    a wooden spoon filled with a masala sweet corn placed on a black cloth along with a white bowl of masala corn behind it.

    How to use up leftover masala corn?

    Not interested to store and eat it the next day? There are various creative ways to repurpose leftover sweet corn into a delicious dish.

    1. Leftovers can be transformed into spicy sweet corn chaat. Put the masala sweet corn in a deep-bottomed bowl. Stir in chopped onion, tomato and the sev, Chopped cucumber and carrot makes a healthy addition. For extra tang squeeze a few drops of lemon juice and add a handful of chopped coriander. For spicy corn chaat, add the required amount of finely chopped green chilies as per your preferred spice level.
    2. Use it up in veggie wraps, vegetable quesadilla, bread pizza or naan bread pizza.
    3. Mix it in the chana chaat, bhel puri, as a topping in dahi papdi chaat and masala papad.

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    Masala Corn

    Masala corn is a spicy and flavourful snack prepared with sweet corn, lemon juice and some spices. It is one of the quick and easy dishes to prepare and one of the best snacks to enjoy during cold and rainy days.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 247kcal
    Author: Geetha Priyanka

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    Equipment

    • 1 Mixing Bowl
    • 1 Spoon

    Ingredients

    1 Cup = 250ml; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

    • 1 Cup Sweet Corn frozen
    • Salt as required
    • ½ Teaspoon Chat Masala
    • ½ Teaspoon Chilli Powder
    • ½ Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
    • ½ Tablespoon Coriander finely chopped
    • ½ lime Lemon Juice
    • 1 Tablespoon Butter melted

    Instructions

    • Thaw frozen sweetcorn as per instructions on the packet.
      1 Cup Sweet Corn
    • Heat sweetcorn kernels in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until hot.
    • Transfer kernels to a bowl. Add chat masala, chili powder, roasted cumin powder, coriander, salt and butter.
      Salt, ½ Teaspoon Chat Masala, ½ Teaspoon Chilli Powder, ½ Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder, 1 Tablespoon Butter, ½ Tablespoon Coriander
    • Now squeeze juice of half lime
      ½ lime Lemon Juice
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Enjoy warm spicy masala corn.

    Notes

    Substitute butter with olive oil for healthier version/vegan version or you can totally skip butter.
    Adjust chilli powder, chat masala and cumin powder as per your preferred spice levels.
    Spicy Masala Corn tastes best when served warm.
    Frozen corn can be substituted with fresh corn. Boil fresh corn in sufficient water for 5-7 minutes or until soft, discard water and use the corn.
     
    ** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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