Baby corn masala curry

A spicy and tasty dish made with baby corn pieces and spices cooked in a masala gravy.

Ingredients

  • Baby corn – 3 cups (cut into small round pieces)
  • Onions -2
  • Tomatoes - 4
  • Green chillies – 4 nos (chopped finely)
  • Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic cloves – 10
  • Ginger – a small piece
  • Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
  • Garam masala powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar – 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Few coriander leaves
  • Oil – 4 tablespoon

Method

Step 1

Boil baby corn pieces with water and salt added to it for 10 to 15 minutes

Step 2

Boil the onions and tomatoes in a vessel till they become tender

Step 3

Grind boiled onions, tomatoes, garlic cloves, ginger into a smooth paste and keep aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and when it splutters, add chopped green chillies, ground puree and cook for a minute.

Step 5

Add red chilli pdr, turmeric pdr, coriander pdr, cumin pdr, garam masala and stir till well mixed.

Step 6

Add boiled baby corn pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes with the lid closed on a low flame.

Step 7

Add sugar and mix well.

Step 8

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rotis, naan or bread.