Monday 28 July 2014

Sweet Corn Curry

Sweet Corn Curry - Nutan Shenoy-Kini
Sweet corn kernels - 2 cups
Capsicum - 1, chopped into small pieces (optional)
Onion - 1, large, finely chopped
Green chilies - 2, slit length wise
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Kasuri methi - 1 tsp, lightly crushed
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 1/2 tsps
Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp
Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped
Cashew nuts - 5, soak in 3 tbsps milk and make a smooth paste.
Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tbsps, finely chopped
Fresh cream - 1 tbsp (or malai)
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 1/2 tbsps

Method
Heat oil in a cooking vessel. Once hot, add the onions and saute till transparent Add green chilies and ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 mts on low to medium flame. Add capsicum pieces and saute for 5 mts.
Add kasuri methi and saute for 2 mts. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Mix.
Add the tomatoes and saute till oil separates. Add corn and mix. Place lid and cook for 4 mts. Add half of the coriander leaves and 11/2 cups water and bring to a boil.
Place lid and reduce flame and cook for 15-18 mts. Add garam masala powder, cashew nut paste and mix. Cook for 2 tms. Add fresh cream and mix continuously for a mt on low flame. Turn off heat.
Remove to the serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with roti, naan or flavored rice.

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