Spiced Corn

Jul 21, 2025
by Adonis Shields
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate your culinary experience with this vibrant and zesty Spiced Corn – a delightful side dish bursting with the exotic flavors of chaat and a gentle warmth, perfectly complementing richer mains like African pilli pilli chicken.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from the cob

Salt, to taste

4 teaspoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more, to taste)

0.5 teaspoon garam masala

0.5 teaspoon chaat masala

0.25 teaspoon chili powder

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

1 g
Cholesterol

11 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

0 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

107 mg
Sugar

0 g
Fat

4 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh corn kernels and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well. (Prep time: 2 minutes, Cook time: 7 minutes)

02

Step

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cooked corn kernels, lemon juice, garam masala, chaat masala, chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the corn is lightly browned and the spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes. (Prep time: 3 minutes, Cook time: 5 minutes)

For a smoky depth, try grilling the corn on the cob before cutting off the kernels.
Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your spice preference. A pinch of cayenne pepper can also be added for extra heat.
Fresh lime juice can be substituted for lemon juice for a slightly different flavor profile.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color and freshness.

Adonis Shields

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.