| # of servings: 4 | |
| Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins (optional) |
This lip-smacking street style chaat is unbelievably easy to make, without compromising on the taste factor. The soft, sweet crunch of the corn kernels and the firm, crisp crunch of the fresh cucumbers make an amazing combination.
Be sure to check out the tips and tricks to roast the corn on the cob without firing up the grill!
Ingredients:
- Corn on the cob - 2 cobs (or) roasted corn kernels - 1 cup
- Cucumber - 2 medium
- Green chili paste - 0.5 tsp
- Kaala namak (black salt) - 0.75 tsp
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp
- Lemon zest - 0.5 tsp
- Pineapple mint - 4 sprigs
Method:
- Finely chop the cucumbers
- For roasting the corn on the cob: (or) can use frozen roasted corn kernels
- Dehusk the corn on the cob and remove all the silk
- Take a square aluminium foil and cut out a hole the size of the gas burner on the stove. Lay it on the range as shown in the pic
- Roast the corn on the cob by placing the cobs directly on the flame (one at a time) and roast them until the kernels start popping and turning black (See tips)
- Keep turning the cob as and when they are roasted and expose the unroasted ones to the fire
- Flip and roast the whole cob
- Remove when it is fully roasted
- Strip the kernels from the cob with a knife and set aside
- In a large bowl, add the roasted corn kernels, cucumber, green chili paste, kaala namak, lemon juice and lemon zest
- Mix well to spread the flavors evenly
- Scoop it into a cup and top it with a sprig of pineapple mint
- Serve immediately
Tips and Tricks:
- Note that layering the stove with the aluminium foil makes clean-up easier! It is NOT touching the food anywhere. When the kernels pop, their juices splutter and burn on the stovetop. Instead, the burnt foil can be removed and thrown away for an instant cleanup
- If frozen roasted corn kernels are used, this can be made even more quickly as it needs no cooking, (only thawing in the microwave)
- It is better to mix only when ready to serve. When cucumbers come in contact with salt, they start leaching water immediately and lose the crunch
Pictures:
Final Outcome:
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