Baby Corn Masala

Baby corn cooked in onion and tomato spicy sauce

Ingredients (Serves 4 people)

• Baby corn -10-12 nos
• Garam masala-1 tsp
• Chilli powder-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Onion-1 big
• Tomato paste-1 tblsp or fresh tomatoes-3 medium
• Ginger -a small piece
• Garlic-2 small cloves
• Grated coconut-2 tblsp
• Oil-2 tblsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Fry onion, ginger and garlic in 1 tsp of oil and grind along with grated coconut
• If you use fresh tomatoes boil them in the water remove the skin, grind and stain to remove the seeds (I used tomato paste)
• Cut the baby corn to a desired shape, add little salt and cook it in pressure cooker for 2 whistles or microwave for 10 minutes
• Heat the kadai with oil and add grounded paste (onion,ginger,garlic, coconut)
• Add tomatoes or tomato paste and fry for few minutes
• Add dry powders (chilli, turmeric, garam masala)
• Add salt to the masala / gravy
• Fry it till the oil leaves the sides of the kadai
• Add the cooked baby corn
• Add water (little by little) to make it a gravy and bring to boil in medium low flame
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with roti
•  You can also add crisp fried capsicum / tomatoes to garnish to get a restaurant taste and look.

Nutritional Information

• Baby corn is a good source of folate, vitamin B and rich in several other nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B6, riboflavin, vitamin C and fiber.
• 4 servings = 480 calories approximately