When people go to watch a movie, sweet corn remains one of the most popular snack choices available at the venue. While its taste is incredible, the price is often quite steep. Buying a single plate can easily cost two hundred to two hundred and fifty rupees. However, you can now easily prepare this expensive cinema hall snack right inside your own kitchen. This method will help you whip up delicious sweet corn for a mere twenty-five rupees, requiring only a few simple steps to complete.
Preparation and Boiling Process
To make sweet corn at home, you first need to bring home raw sweet corn from the market. Boil it in water for about ten to fifteen minutes so that it softens up properly. Once boiled, remove it from the water and set it aside. After that, keep some onion, butter, salt to taste, and chopped green chilies ready. Various types of sweet corn are available in the market. Some require proper boiling, while others become tender simply by soaking in very hot water for a short while. You should check how your specific variety needs to be used.
Cooking and Steaming Method
If you prefer, you can also add finely chopped tomatoes or capsicum, though this step is entirely optional. Many people like their sweet corn served with just butter and salt. Take a little butter in a pan and sauté the onions and green chilies thoroughly. Add the boiled sweet corn into this roasted mixture. Keep in mind that the flame must be kept very low, neither high nor medium. After adding the sweet corn, stir it well and cover it with a lid to let it steam for at least ten minutes.
Final Garnishing and Alternative Method
Once the sweet corn is thoroughly cooked through steam, take it off the stove. Squeeze a little lemon juice over it after removing it from the heat. You can garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and sprinkle a light touch of chaat masala on top. This will give you a cinema hall style sweet corn experience, which tastes even better especially during the rainy season. Another simple alternative recipe involves boiling the corn and placing the hot kernels in a bowl. Add butter, black pepper powder, red chili powder, black salt, chaat masala, and lemon. Mix everything thoroughly as the heat from the corn melts the butter easily. This version requires zero effort while delivering the exact flavor found in the markets.
