Description
A bold and buttery street-style snack made with sweet corn, rich spices, lime, and coriander. Quick, fiery, and full of nostalgic Indian street food charm.
Ingredients
- Sweet Corn Kernels: 2 cups (boiled or steamed)
- Unsalted Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Chaat Masala: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- Lime Juice: Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh Coriander (Cilantro): 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large pan or skillet over medium flame.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt the butter gently in the pan. Stir in chili powder, black pepper, and chaat masala until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your pan is still on low-medium heat.
- Assemble the Dish: Add boiled corn kernels to the butter-spice mixture. Stir well.
- Cook to Perfection: Let cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finishing Touches: Turn off heat. Squeeze fresh lime juice and mix in chopped coriander.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into bowls or paper cones. Serve hot with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Use real butter for richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder for depth.
- Chaat masala adds an authentic tangy twist.
- Fresh lime juice is key—don’t skip it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spicy butter corn, Indian street corn, masala corn recipe, quick corn snack, spicy corn snack, chaat masala corn