Name: Sweet Corn Capsicum Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cup Sweet Corn Kernels, boiled and drained; 1 large Green Bell Pepper, diced into squares; 1 large Onion, finely chopped; 2 medium Tomato, pureed or finely grated; 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste, fresh; 1 tbsp Butter, adds a rich cafe-style flavor; 1 tbsp Cooking Oil, prevents butter from burning; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, jeera; ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric, haldi; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, adjust to taste; 1 tsp Ground Coriander, dhania; ½ tsp Garam Masala, for warmth; 1 tsp Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped

35 mintotal

25 min hands-on10 min hands-off

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Medium

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Method

Heat the cooking oil and butter together in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
Add the finely chopped onions and fry until they are golden brown.
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
Pour in the tomato puree. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook this masala on medium heat until it thickens and the butter separates from the edges.
Add the diced capsicum to the rich tomato masala. Sauté for 2-3 minutes so the capsicum softens slightly but retains a crisp bite.
2–3 min
Toss in the boiled sweet corn kernels. Mix thoroughly so the thick masala coats the corn and capsicum.
Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of water if the masala is too dry, cover with a lid, and simmer for 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
3 min
Remove the lid, sprinkle garam masala, and give it a final stir. Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve.

How to tell it's done

Juicy, sweet pops of corn kernels and crunchy bell peppers swimming in a rich, buttery, and deeply spiced semi-dry tomato gravy.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

293kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein7 g9%
Carbohydrate39.6 g49%
Fat15.1 g42%

Sugars: 15.4 g
Saturated fat: 5.2 g
Fibre: 7.3 g
Sodium: 1242 mg
Potassium: 932 mg
Calcium: 69 mg
Iron: 2.6 mg

Estimated by calculation from the ingredient list, using USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

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Tip

To make it truly restaurant-style, you can swirl in a tablespoon of fresh cream right before turning off the heat to make the gravy ultra-luxurious.

What to serve it with

A highly popular modern Indian dish. Pairs beautifully with Garlic Naan, Laccha Paratha, or even simple Jeera Rice.

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