Bombay Street Corn Chaat
Bombay Street Corn Chaat
This Indian street food-inspired snack is a flavorful fusion of boiled corn, yogurt, and spices. Its crunchy texture and tangy taste make it a perfect accompaniment to your evening tea. This recipe is a unique twist on the popular Chaat street food from India.
š Ingredients
- 1 cup boiled corn
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 medium chopped tomato
- 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
šØāš³ Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Boil 4-6 ears of corn in salted water until tender. Let cool, then cut off the kernels.
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Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and salt.
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Step 3: Add the boiled corn kernels to the yogurt mixture and toss until well coated.
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Step 4: Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
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Step 5: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the chopped onion.
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Step 6: Cook the onion until lightly browned, then add the chopped tomato.
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Step 7: Cook the tomato until it starts to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
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Step 8: Add the crushed black pepper and cook for another minute.
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Step 9: Stir in the cooked onion-tomato mixture into the corn-yogurt mixture.
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Step 10: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
š” Pro Tips
To avoid a soggy texture, do not over-mix the corn-yogurt mixture. Also, make sure to cook the onion and tomato mixture until it's lightly browned for a smoky flavor.