Showing posts with label corn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corn. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

CORN ON BREAD

Hi all, The entire credit for this recipe goes to my friend  I gave it a try and it was absolutely delicious. This recipe can be an Appetizer or a Starter. It's easy and simple to make. Its called.

CORN ON BREAD

The crunchy Corn with the smooth Cheese Sauce on top of the toasted Bread gives it such a beautiful texture when you take a bite. It's a must-try recipe.

Corn on Bread


INGREDIENTS

CORN: 2-3
WHITE BREAD AS REQUIRED

FOR THE WHITE SAUCE

BUTTER MELTED : 2-3 TBSP
ALL PURPOSE FLOUR: 2 TBSP
MILK: 1/2 - 1 CUP
CHEESE: CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA OR 4 CHEESE MEXICAN BLEND
SALT
GARLIC IF NEEDED GRATED 1 TSP
EXTRA CHEESE.


MAKING

First of all, boil water with a Tsp. of salt. Once it starts boiling add the Corn Kernels and cook for about 10 minutes just like how you boil pasta. Drain the Corn and keep aside.

In another heated pan, add butter, once it melts add the All-Purpose Flour and whisk it until the Flour is mixed in the butter. Make sure the gas is in low heat. Add the milk and once you see the bubbles, add the salt, garlic (if needed), and the cheeses. Keep whisking it all the while until the cheese has all blended and you get the required consistency. Make sure you switch off the gas before adding the cheese.

Add the boiled Corn to the gravy and mix it well with a bit of salt if needed.

Toast the bread until light brown and crisp. Allow it to cool. Spread the Corn sauce on the bread and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, Place the Corn on Bread with Grated cheese on top and place it in the oven for about 8-10 minutes. Take it out and delicious Corn on Bread is ready to eat.

TIPS

I used White bread but one can use  Garlic Bread as well for added taste. Make sure the gas is in low heat especially when we are handling with cheese and milk. Sweet corn is best for this as it gives a nice taste to the dish.
 

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

SWEET CORN MASALA

Hi all, Hope you had a wonderful Memorial day weekend. So, this weekend we did a little shopping and I came across a great deal, I was getting 2 sweet Corn's for 88 cents and I immediately jumped on it. Although, I had absolutely no clue on what to make of it except the famous grilled corn called "butta" which we eat so often in India. So decided to come up with a recipe that can be made with Corn and here it is, its called

SWEET CORN MASALA

INGREDIENTS

CORN: 2 SWEET CORN ( 1 and 1/2 CUP CORN KERNELS)
ONION: 1 MEDIUM OR 2 SMALL CHOPPED
CAPSICUM: 1/2 CUP CHOPPED INTO SQUARES
GINGER AND GARLIC CHOPPED ABOUT A TBSP EACH
CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES: 1/4 CUP

SPICES

CUMIN POWDER: 1/2 TSP
CORIANDER POWDER: 1/2 TSP
TURMERIC POWDER: 1/4 TSP
RED CHILI POWDER: 1/2 TSP
GARAM MASALA: 1/2 TSP
KASURI METHI: 1 TSP
GREEN CHILI: 1

FRESH CREAM/HALF AND HALF: 1/4 CUP
OIL FOR SAUTEING
SALT AS REQUIRED
CASHEWS: 5 SOAKED FOR 10-15 MIN AND GRIND INTO A
PASTE (optional)


Sweet Corn Masala

 
MAKING

Firstly, wash the Sweet Corn kernels and keep aside. In a pan, add a Tsp of Oil and saute the Onions with Ginger and Garlic until light brown. Add in the chopped Capsicum's pieces and stir it for at least 3-4 minutes. Now its time to add in the following spices, Turmeric, Red chili powder, Cumin and Coriander powder, Kasoori Methi crushed, and 1 Green chili slit. Stir it for 3-4 minutes until the spices have totally blended, add a tbsp of water if needed to avoid burning. Add the Sweet corn with the required salt and close the pan to allow it to cook for around 15 minutes. Lower the flame, add the cashew paste, Garam Masala, and the Fresh Cream, cook for another 2 minutes and switch the gas off. Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves. Delicious Sweet Corn Masala is ready to eat. Serve it hot with Chapathi's/Roti's.

TIPS/VARIATIONS

Don't overcook the Sweet corn coz then you won't get the bite from it. I didn't have cashews so I didn't use them and it turned out equally well so it's optional. I added 1/2 of whole milk instead of cream and again there wasn't any different. The best part of the dish was the sweetness of the corn with a nice bite to it combined with the hot spices was just amazing. The fresh cream/milk and the cashews just gives it an added flavor.

 

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