Love to eat grilled corn, but hate it sticking to your teeth? Here’s a perfect solution. Makai ka Shorba is a hassle free way to experience the delicious taste of grilled corn, infused with Indian spices. Makai means corn and Shorba stands for broth/soup. Believed to have originated in Persia and traditionally prepared with meat, this has now been adapted by various cuisines and modified to suit their dietary needs and palate. Corn is a great gluten free choice too. So corn lovers, try this out and enjoy your favourite taste of grilled corn.
Details
4 Servings
20 Minutes
20 Minutes
130 / Portion
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Ingredients
Corn Kernels 500 gms
Onions 100gms
Garlic 50 gms
Coriander stalks 30 gms
Green chilli 2 nos. slit into halves
Cumin powder 10gms
Coriander powder 10gms
Turmeric powder 10 gms
Cloves 2 gms
Bay leaf 5 gms
Cinnamon sticks 2 gms
Black Peppercorns 5 gms
Refined oil 30 ml
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 5 ml
Directions
- Heat a grill or a tawa. Brush some oil in it .Place the corn on the hot grill. Cook the corn over the hot grill for 8-10 minutes per side or until done, turning frequently.
- Using a sharp knife cut down on the corn and slice the kernels off the cob. Set the corn kernels aside.
- In a stockpot over medium heat, add oil to the insert. Add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and bay leaf and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chopped garlic and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are soft and fragrant. Add coriander stalks and slit green chilli. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in all the spices – turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt . Mix to combine. Now add grilled corn kernels. Saute for 5 minutes.
- Using a blender or a mixer grinder, grind it into a fine puree. Bring it back to boil and check the consistency. The soup should have a smooth and thin consistency.
- Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice. Top with 3-4 grilled corn and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Chef’s Twist :-
A twist can be given to the shorba with the addition of vegetables like spinach, mint or by adding shredded chicken .