American Masala Sweet Corn

INGREDIENTS (Serves: 4)

3 cups sweet corn
½ tsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. Garam masala powder
½ tsp. Chili flakes
2 tsp. Butter
2 Tbsp. black pepper
Salt to taste

STEPS

1. Wash corn properly and boil them in a pan for 5 minutes;
2. Take a wok, keep it on medium heat and melt butter in it;
3. After the butter melts, add sweet corn, chili flakes, black pepper, garam masala, and salt to the wok and mix well;
4. Add lemon juice in the end and saute well for a minute or two;
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot.

TIPS

1. You can also add finely chopped spring onions, green chilies, lettuce, cucumber, or even add quinoa to make it a bowl!
2. If using frozen corn, make sure to thaw and pet dry the corn to prevent extra liquid when cooking.

WELLNESS TIPS

1. Sweet corn contain high amount of insoluble fiber that promote bowel health and may also increase insulin sensitivity.
2. Although sweet corn contain higher sugar content, it is considered a food low in glycemic index, which is suitable for people with high blood glucose.
3. The carotenoid content from the yellow corn promotes eye health like carrots.

Recipe adapted from: https://recipes.timesofindia.com/us/recipes/american-masala-sweet-corn/rs58749870.cms