Makai na bharta is a kathiwad cuisine which belongs to the state Gujrat. It is spicy and can be served with rice, rotis or parathas. Makai means corn and this cuisine is prepared from corn niblets. Ingredients:
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 kg fresh corns
1 tsp red chilli powder
2 tblsp oil
3 medium tomatoes
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
3 medium onions
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
6 - 7 green chillies
salt to taste
coriander leaves chopped for garnishing.
Method:
- Boil the whole corn, take off the niblets and grind it coarsely in a blender.
- Take off and finely cut the onions.
- Wash and cut the tomatoes.
- Wash and cut the green chillies.
- Heat up oil in a kadhai, mix in cumin seeds and stir fry till they crackle.
- Mix in cut onions and stir fry till light brown.
- Mix in cut green chillies and stir fry for 1/2 minute.
- Mix in red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt.
- Stir fry for few seconds and mix in cut tomatoes.
- When tomatoes are cooked mix in corn, salt and little water.
- Stir fry for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot decorated with cut coriander.
Making Time: 30 minutes.
Serves: 5 persons.
Shelflife: 1 day(best fresh).
Note: Dont blend the corn niblets finely. Keep it coarse , since it tastes good when coarse.
Click here to know more about Gujrati foods and cuisines- An Introduction To gujrati cuisines and Recipes.
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