Quick Makai Khichdi

Oct 29, 2011, Saturday Lunch

WHAT:

corn [frozen or fresh]
oil or Ghee
mustard seeds
red chillies [1 - 2]
asafetida [hing]
curry leaves [4-5]
Finely chopped green chillies [1 - 2]
ginger garlic paste [2 tbs]
salt to taste
lemon juice
cilantro
thin sev
shredded coconut [fresh or frozen]

HOW:

If using frozen corn, thaw and crush 90% of the corn with hand blender
Heat oil/ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds. Add 1 / 2 red chililies, hing, curry leaves.
Add green chillies and ginger garlic paste to the pan
Add corn and cook the mixture until corn is fully cooked and slightly golden brown [ i like to let it caramelize a little more to get that burnt flavor]
Add salt and lemon juice to taste
Once done add cilantro, thin sev and coconut for garnish.
You can also add Pomegranate seeds for extra garnish.

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