Wednesday 25 November 2009

Baby Corn & Carrot Masala


I have tried this recipe thrice now - once in front of my mom who is wary of baby corn but she loved it too.This recipe is taken from Monsoon Spice - Sia's Food Blog.I have followed this recipe exactly the way Sia has mentioned in her blog.Thanks Sia for such a simple and tasty recipe.

Recipe:-

15-20 baby corn cut into fingers
10-12 Baby carrots/2-3 medium carrots
1 medium onion finely chopped
2-3 green chillies slit
1 Tsp Jeera
1/2 Tbsp Kasuri Methi
1 Tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 Tbsp oil

For Ground Masala :-

1 small onion quartered
3 large tomatoes /1 canned chopped tomatoes
2-3 cloves garlic
Ginger paste
2-3 dry red chilli
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Kitchen King Masala
1/2 Tsp Amchur
1/2 Tsp Jeera
1 Tsp Coriander Seeds
1 Tsp Sugar
10-12 cashews

Method :-

  • Grind all the ingredients of Ground Masala without adding any water and keep it aside.


  • Cook Baby Corn and Carrots with Turmeric powder and salt in water for 5-6 mts till they are fork tender.Drain and reserve the water.


  • Heat oil and add jeera. When they start to sizzle add finely chopped onions and slit chillies and saute on medium heat till they are golden brown.


  • Now add Kasuri Methi ,ground paste and saute it continuously for 2-3 mts on medium to low flame till raw smell of masala disappears.


  • Mix cooked Baby Corn and carrots. Add reserved water as and when required to get gravy consistency.Saute for 10 mts and add chopped coriander leaves.