Corn korma (microwave recipe)

Corn korma is a perfect side dish for rotis or naans.  It is a protein rich recipe which is loved by kids as well as elderly. Corn korma is a quick and flavourful dish which makes up for a good accompaniment with chapatis.  Give this recipe a try and surprise your family!!

Prep Time :  10 mins

Cook Time : 20 mins

Yield : 3-4 persons

Total time – 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

Sweet corn kernels – 1 cup

Curd/yoghurt – 1 cup

Green chillies – 2 (deseeded and chopped into small pieces)

Red chilli powder –  1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon

Onion – 1 (chopped finely)

Tomatoes – 2 (chopped finely)

Sugar – 1/4 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Oil – 3 tablespoons

Cardamom (elaichi) – 2-3

MASALA PASTE

Grated coconut – 1/4 cup

Cashewnuts – 7-8

Poppy seeds (khuskhus) – 1 teaspoon

FOR GARNISHING

Chopped coriander leaves

HOW TO MAKE/PREPARE CORN KORMA RECIPE (MICROWAVE RECIPE)

Grind grated coconut, cashewnuts and poppy seeds with little water to make a fine paste.

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Put oil and cardamoms in a microwave dish and micro for 2 minutes uncovered.

Add sugar, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.  Add onions and micro high uncovered for 3 minutes.

Add ground masala paste and mix well.  Add chopped tomatoes and stir well.  Micro high covered for 3-4 minutes.

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Add yoghurt, corn and garam masala and mix well.  Micro high for 5-6 minutes, stirring once in between.

Add 1/4 cup of water and microwave for 2 minutes.  Allow it to stand for 2 minutes.

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Garnish corn kurma with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or naans or parathas.

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