Corn Chaat Recipe

Corn Chaat or Sweet Corn Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and delightful snack made using boiled sweet corn, onion, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/corn-chaat/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Corn Chaat

• 2 cup sweet corn kernels or 2 large corn cobs
• 4 cups of hot water for boiling corn
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon butter (use vegan butter to make it vegan)
• 1 large-sized onion, finely chopped
• 1 large-sized tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce or tomato ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or as required
• Salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala or amchur powder
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano or Italian herbs (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

» For Garnishing

• Chopped cilantro leaves for garnishing
• Lemon wedge

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to make Corn Chaat

1. Add 4 cups of hot water to a saucepan. Alternatively, you can use regular water and boil it over medium heat. Then add 2 cups of sweet corn, turmeric powder, sugar to a saucepan and mix well.
2. Let it boil for 3-4 minutes or until corn is soft and tender. After boiling, the yellow color of corn will become a shiny darker version of yellow. To check the doneness, take out some corn in a ladle or spatula and press it between thumb and index finger if the corn kernel is tender popped it is ready.
3. When the corn is cooked, drain the water using a colander or strainer. After that, add the hot boiled corn to a mixing bowl.
4. While the corn is hot, add the butter and mix well until the butter is melted.
5. Now add chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped green chilies, chopped cilantro, sweet chili sauce, red chili powder, salt to taste, black salt, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala powder, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes.
6. Toss everything well to combine. Once mixed, drizzle with lemon juice and toss again.
7. Transfer corn chaat to a serving dish, and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve the Corn chaat immediately.

RECIPE NOTES

1. For making Masala Corn Chaat, you can use fresh or frozen corn kernels.
2. If you are using tender sweet corn, then instead of boiling, sauté them with butter for 2 minutes with a nice buttery aftertaste.
3. To make this chaat in Indian flavors, skip adding ketchup and add tamarind chutney and mint coriander chutney.
4. You can also make Corn Chaat Cheese by adding grated cheese to this chaat.