🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Varanasi Festival Corn Elaichi

Name: Varanasi Festival Corn Elaichi
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Corn

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Festival Corn Elaichi brings a elaichi touch with a classic pakora finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Corn250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Venkatesh Bhat makes Bombay Halwa | easy corn flour halwa recipe | Indian festival sweets / desserts · on YouTube