Learn how to make quick and simple Baby Corn Masala recipe with detailed step by step photos. Baby Corn Gravy is a delicious side dish to serve alongside rotis, parathas or pulao.
Clean 200 grams Baby Corn, remove any husk and trim the ends if needed. Cut them into finger sized pieces. Add the chopped baby corn to a pressure cooker along with ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder and ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder with a splash of water.
Cook for 2 whistles on medium heat, let the pressure drop naturally before opening the lid. Set aside.
In a thick bottomed pan heat 2 tsp Oil, add ½ tsp Cumin Seeds. Next add 1 Large Onion chopped,2 Tomatoes chopped, 1 Green Chilli, 5 Garlic Cloves, 2 inch Ginger piece and 6 Whole Cashews.
Cook covered for 5-6 minutes on medium flame until the onions & tomatoes are soft. Cool completely.
Grind into a smooth paste and set aside.
In the same pan heat 3 tsp Oil. Add ½ tsp Cumin Seeds and 1 Bay Leaf. Next add 1 Onion finely chopped.
Cook on low flame until the onions are translucent and then add ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, ½ tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder along with Salt as needed.
Fry on low flame for 2 minutes and then add the onion tomato masala.
Stir well and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes until the gravy starts to bubble.
Add pressure cooked baby corn and mix well. Continue to cook on low flame for another 5-7 minutes.
When the oil starts to separate on top, add ½ tsp Kasoor Methi (crushed between your palms) along with 3 tbsp Cilantro/Coriander Leaves finely chopped. Remove from heat.
Serve hot with rotis, phulkas, parathas or pulao.
Notes
Use fresh, tender baby corn for the best texture. Avoid overcooking it, as it should retain a slight bite in the finished gravy.
Adjust the quantity of spice powders as per heat preference.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baby Corn Masala | Baby Corn Gravy
Amount per Serving
Calories
156
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
347
mg
15
%
Potassium
407
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
787
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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