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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time8 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 247kcal
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
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.
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.
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