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Makai nu shaak recipe | masala corn sabzi | sweet corn sabzi

Author Nehas Cook Book
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Curry
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cup or 300 grm boiled corn
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger
  • 2-3 chopped green chilli
  • 1.5 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • ¼ cup watermelon seeds - magaj tari na bee
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh malai
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • Some coriander leaves
  • Garnish with: grated paneer or cheese

Instructions

  • In a kadai, heat 2 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oil. Add 2 cups of boiled corn kernels and sauté them for 2 minutes. Remove the corn kernels from the kadai and keep them aside.
  • Next, add 5 tbsp oil to the kadai. Add cumin seeds, chopped garlic cloves, chopped ginger, and green chilli. Sauté them for a minute.
  • Now, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  • Lower the flame and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Sauté the spices until they become aromatic.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and tomato gravy to the kadai. Cover and cook the tomatoes until they become soft, mashy, and oil separates from the mixture.
  • In a grinding jar, add soaked cashews, magajtari seeds, milk, and malai. Grind them into a smooth paste. Your cashew paste is ready.
  • Add the cashew paste into the tomato gravy and cook until the mixture separates oil from the sides.
  • Add 1 cup of hot water to the kadai and adjust the consistency as required.
  • Now, add the sautéed corn kernels to the mixture. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Further, add garam masala and kasuri methi. Mix well.
  • Finally, serve the masala corn sabzi with grated paneer and coriander leaves. Enjoy it with roti or naan.

Notes

  • Roasting the corn with a little butter enhances its taste and flavor.
  • Sauté the onions over medium-high heat until they become transparent and slightly brown.
  • Sauté the masala on low heat.
  • Pieces of tomato give a slightly rough texture, while tomato gravy gives a smooth texture to the sabzi gravy.