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Corn Chaat

A warm and tangy street food snack featuring charred sweet corn tossed with fresh vegetables, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

IndianAppetizerStovetopVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels, cooked
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 green chili, minced
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 3 cups cooked sweet corn kernels and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly charred, then transfer to a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup diced Roma tomato, and 1 minced green chili to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Season with 1 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice, toss in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and mix well before serving.

Questions

How long does Corn Chaat keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Corn Chaat?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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