Chaumasa Special Masala Corn Bharta

Directions

  1. 1Roast 1 corn and separate the kernels.
  2. 2Grind half of the corn coarsely.
  3. 3In 2 tbsp of hot oil, add 1 tej patta, 1 big elaichi, 2 small elaichi, 1/4 inch dalchini, 3 dry red chillies, 1 green chilli, 5 almonds, 8 cashews, 4 chopped tomatoes, salt to taste, and 1.5 cups of water.
  4. 4Mix well and cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Remove all whole spices and make a paste.
  6. 6In 1/4 cup of hot oil, add a pinch of hing and finely chopped capsicum, sauté for 1 minute.
  7. 7Add the prepared gravy, 1/4 tbsp haldi, 3/4 tbsp red chilli powder, salt to taste, and 1/4 tbsp dhaniya powder.
  8. 8Mix well and add 1/2 cup water to adjust consistency.
  9. 9Cover and cook for 3 minutes until oil is released.
  10. 10Add the previously roasted corn.
  11. 11Garnish with kasuri methi and fresh malai.
  12. 12Serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 corn
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tej patta
  • 1 big elaichi
  • 2 small elaichi
  • 0.25 inch dalchini
  • 3 dry red chilli
  • 1 green chilli
  • 5 almonds
  • 8 cashews
  • 4 tomatoes
  • to taste salt
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 1 pinch hing
  • finely chopped capsicum
  • 0.25 tbsp haldi
  • 0.75 tbsp red chilli powder
  • to taste salt
  • 0.25 tbsp dhaniya powder
  • 0.5 cup water
  • kasuri methi
  • fresh malai

Equipment

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Tips

  • Highly addictive. Guys, if you avoid certain ingredients during Chaumasa, you are free to skip them.