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masala corn recipe is a quick corn chaat you can make. Learn how to make healthy spicy sweet corn chaat.

Kids love sweet and mild spiced snacks, and corn chaat is the best. Sweetness comes from sweet corn, spice from red chillies and tanginess from lemon juice. We love having masala corn as a side dish with some baked potatoes and sandwiches.

Um, masala corn, one of kids’ favourite roadside snacks! Interestingly, it can even be sent to school in their tiffin box because it remains nice and fresh for at least 4 hours.

One might think that it will release water over time, but our experiments show that it is nice and tasty at lunch time. This version of masala corn is perked up with chaat masala, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder and lemon juice to make it yummy.

Sweet corn used in masala corn recipe is rich in fibre. The high vitamin B3 – 2.61 mg / cup is known to reduce cholesterol levels in the body and in turn promote heart health. Sweet corn is good for pregnancy as high folate content and antioxidants - lutein is good for the foetus.

Masala Corn Recipe, Corn Chaat is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Folic Acid, Vitamin B3, Fiber.

You can also adjust the spiciness according to your kids’ taste, so they will enjoy it thoroughly. Also pack some Herbed Makhanas ( Tiffin Treats) in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.

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Masala Corn Recipe, Corn Chaat

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Masala Corn Recipe, Corn Chaat recipe - How to make Masala Corn Recipe, Corn Chaat

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     2Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients
Method
For masala corn
    For masala corn
  1. To make masala corn, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the sweet corn kernels and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, chaat masala, lemon juice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Serve masala corn hot.

How to pack
    How to pack
  1. Allow it to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy185 cal
Protein5.1 g
Carbohydrates30.9 g
Fiber4.4 g
Fat6.8 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Sodium199.5 mg
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what is masala corn made of ?
    what is masala corn made of ?
  1. what is masala corn made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for masala corn recipe. 

how to boil sweet corn
    how to boil sweet corn
  1. Take 2 cups of sweet corn kernels.
  2. Bring enough water to boil in a pan.
  3. Add the sweet corn kernels.
  4. Add a pinch of salt.
  5. Boil for 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Strain well.
  7. Your boiled sweet corn kernels are ready.

making masala corn
    making masala corn
  1. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 2 cups boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane).
  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 1 tsp chilli powder, this gives the spicy touch. Adjust spice as per your preference. 
  5. Add ¼ tsp cumin powder (jeera ) powder.
  6. Add 1 tsp chaat masala. Just a dash of chaat masala is enough to add a peppy twist to all kinds of chaats and savoury snacks
  7. Add 2 tsp lemon juice. Lemon gives a lovely sour taste to the masala corn and is a very good source of Vitamin C and thus helps in the production of  white blood cells and antibodies in the blood which attacks invading microorganisms, prevents infection and builds immunity.
  8. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt. Less salt is used as we have some coming from chaat masala and butter.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  11. Serve hot. 

pro tips for masala corn recipe
    pro tips for masala corn recipe
  1. Allow masala corn  to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.
  2. You can also use frozen corn kernels in masala corn recipe. Just thaw the corn kernels before adding them to the bowl.
  3. You can also add other ingredients to the masala corn, such as chopped onions, tomatoes or coriander.
  4. We love serving spicy masala corn in a paper cup.
  5. See how to make corn chaat 3 ways. 

benefits of masala corn
    benefits of masala corn
  1. Masala Corn Recipe, Corn Chaat is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Folic Acid, Vitamin B3, Fiber. 
    1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 30% of RDA.
    2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 30% of RDA.
    3. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 24% of RDA.
    4. Vitamin B3, Niacin Rich Recipes : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Also healthy skin formation.  22% of RDA.
    5. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 18% of RDA.

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