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Tandoori Corn

Tandoori Corn

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as tandoori bhutta · Veg · Snacks & Starters, Sweets & Desserts

Tandoori corn: boiled corn cobs brushed in a curd and mustard oil chilli marinade, charred over the flame. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

2 people
  • WaterAs needed
  • SaltAs needed
  • Sweet Corn2
  • Lemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Black Salt¼ tsp
  • Onion Powder½ tsp
  • Garlic Powder½ tsp
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
  • Salt½ tsp
  • Curd3 tbsp
  • Mustard Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Butter, Melted3 tbsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderA pinch
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy406kcal812kcal
Protein4.8g9.6g
Carbohydrate23g46g
Fat35g70g
Fibre2.7g5.4g
Sugar4.6g9.2g

Cookd masalas for sweet corn

Method

  1. 1

    In a pot, add water, salt and corn. Cover and boil for 10 minutes. Once cooked, set aside.

    WaterSaltSweet Corn

  2. 2

    Mix together the ingredients for the marination (except mustard oil and red chilli powder).

    Lemon JuiceGinger Garlic PasteKashmiri Red Chilli PowderBlack SaltOnion PowderGarlic PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltCurd

  3. 3

    For the bright red colour, heat mustard oil in a small pan. Once it is hot, add red chilli powder. Add this to the marinade immediately and mix.

    Mustard OilRed Chilli Powder

  4. 4

    Brush this over the boiled corn.

  5. 5

    Place a greased mesh or grill over the stove. Place the corn and cook on medium-low heat until charred on all sides. Keep turning it regularly.

  6. 6

    Once done, remove it from the heat. Apply melted butter on it, followed by a sprinkle of chaat masala and coriander leaves.

    ButterChaat Masala PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Tandoori Corn take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tandoori Corn serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tandoori Corn vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tandoori Corn spicy?
It is medium: 2 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 Tandoori Corn?
2 Sweet Corn, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 3 tbsp Curd, 2 tbsp Mustard Oil, 3 tbsp Butter, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tandoori Corn?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tandoori Corn?
About 406 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes
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    Ann ShawoniJuly 2023

    happy with the outcome

    A cook's photo of Tandoori Corn
  • vaishnavi

    vaishnaviNovember 2022

    it was very amazing and very helpful for upcoming teenager's 😍😍😍😍...the taste was amazing and yum 😋🤤..

    A cook's photo of Tandoori Corn
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    GayathriFebruary 2023

    😍

    A cook's photo of Tandoori Corn
  • P

    Pragathi AbhinayApril 2022

    amazing!!

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