Babycorn Jalfrezi
- 45 min
- mild
- Serves 3
Baby corn jalfrezi: blanched baby corn with high-heat onion, tomato and capsicum in a tangy ketchup and vinegar masala. Mild, serves 3, 45 minutes, video.
Ingredients
Baby Corn, Slit400 grams
Salt1½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Tomato, Thinly Sliced2
Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced2
Cumin½ tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Tomato, Puree3
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Vinegar½ tsp
Water¼ cup
WaterAs Needed
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 303kcal | 909kcal |
| Protein | 6.9g | 21g |
| Carbohydrate | 34g | 101g |
| Fat | 17g | 51g |
| Fibre | 9.2g | 28g |
| Sugar | 16g | 47g |
Cookd masalas for baby corn
Method
Blanch the baby corn in salted water for 2-3 minutes. Strain and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and saute the vegetables- onion, tomato, and capsicum on a high flame for 2 mins. Season with salt and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, followed by ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Saute for 2 mins.
Add the onions and saute until turning golden brown.
Add the tomato puree. Cook the tomato until no longer raw in the aroma.
Add the powdered spices. Add the ketchup and vinegar.
Add some water, salt and cook the masalas, for a few minutes, until the oil starts releasing from the masala.
Add the sauteed vegetables and blanched baby corn. Add some water and cook until dry again.
Finish with chopped coriander leaves.
Before you start
- How long does Babycorn Jalfrezi take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Babycorn Jalfrezi serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Babycorn Jalfrezi vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Babycorn Jalfrezi spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Babycorn Jalfrezi?
- 400 grams Baby Corn, 2 Green Capsicum, 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce, ½ tsp Vinegar, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Babycorn Jalfrezi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Babycorn Jalfrezi?
- About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookNovember 2021
it was very nice
