Andhra corn curry made spicy Andhra-style with green chilies: corn cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 42 minutes.
Prep 18 min Cook 24 min Serves 5 Medium
Ingredients
🧅Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️Green Chili3, slit
🌶️Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🌶️Red Chili Powder1 tsp
🌽Corn2 cups kernels
Optional extras
🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🌿Curry Leaves1 sprig
🍋Lemon1/2, juiced
Instructions
1
Prepare the corn and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
2
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the green chilies.
4
Add the corn and a splash of water, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef's tip
Bhunao patiently: fry the masala until the oil separates before adding the main ingredient.
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Table.
🇮🇳 Indian
Jalandhar Andhra Corn
Time
42 min
Serves
5
Level
Medium
Prep / cook
18 / 24 min
Ingredients
🧅 Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅 Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄 Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙 Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️ Green Chili3, slit
🌶️ Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️ Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️ Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙 Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🌶️ Red Chili Powder1 tsp
🌽 Corn2 cups kernels
Optional
🌿 Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🌿 Curry Leaves1 sprig
🍋 Lemon1/2, juiced
Steps
Prepare the corn and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the green chilies.
Add the corn and a splash of water, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.