BABY CORN STIR FRY - TWO VERSIONS | BABY CORN RECIPES

This is a simple stir fry which goes well for rice n roti. I got this idea from my neighbour. I have given two versions .. One is my version in which i followed the method of potato curry and the second one is my neighbours' version which is purely a south Indian style . Based on ur liking, try any. Both tastes good .. I pressure cooked the baby corn to ensure proper cooking but that step is purely optional. We can just saute the baby corns, cover and cook by sprinkling little water as my neighbour suggested..

INGREDIENTS

Baby corn – 8-10 nos Big onion – 1 no (finely chopped) Ginger – 1 inch (-do-) Garlic cloves – 6 nos ( –do-) Red chilly powder / Sambhar powder –3/4 - 1 tsp Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp Salt & water – as needed Lemon juice – 1/2 tsp ( adjust) Curry leaves – few Coriander leaves – few To Temper: Olive oil / cooking oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Jeera – 1/2 tsp

METHOD

Pressure cook baby corn for 1 whistle..Set aside. In a kadai , heat oil and add the mustard seeds & jeera, once they start to splutter , add onions,ginger & garlic pieces,curry leaves. Saute well. Add little turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Now add the sambhar/ red chilly powder. mix well. Finally add the cut baby corn slices. Saute well for few mins . Add coriander leaves , lemon juice and remove.. Serve hot with rice n roti!!

 

NOTE

Ginger&garlic paste can be used instead of ginger , garlic pieces. Baby corn need not be pressure cooked. Instead it can be sauteed in oil & cooked by covering it in the kadai sprinkling little water in between.. Tomatoes can be used instead of lemon juice..

BABY CORN STIR FRY – VERSION 2

INGREDIENTS

Baby corn – 8-10 nos Big onion – 1 no (finely chopped ) (optional) Salt – as needed Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp To grind: Grated coconut – 1/4 cup Green or Red chillies – 3 nos Jeera – 1/2 tsp To temper: Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Urad dal – 1/2 tsp Curry leaves - few

METHOD

Grind the items given under “to grind” without adding water. Cut the baby corn into lengthy 1 inch strips. In a kadai , heat oil and splutter mustard seeds, jeera & curry leaves.Saute onions if u use them.. Add the baby corn and saute well. Now add the ground coconut , turmeric powder & salt. Saute till the raw smell emanates. sprinkle little water , mix well. Cover & cook till the baby corn is done. Add water whenever necessary. Always keep the flame in medium & stir well every now & then to avoid burning. After the baby corn is cooked well, add fresh coriander leaves & remove. Serve hot  with rice!

KITCHEN CLINIC

Baby corns and its Health Benefits About Baby corn Baby corn is a small cereal of wonder , tastes heavenly as well as comes with loads of nutrition. Baby corns are wholesome and are a versatile food which can blend with various spices, herbs and nuts.  Baby corn comes out delicious and tasty in any dish you try from any cuisine.This can also be used as a dressing for the salads, which then becomes a delicacy.Baby corns are a gold mine of nutrients and has the power to give you more than enough resistance against diseases and infections  as well as rejuvenating the body of the toxins. Attributes of Baby corn Baby corns are tender  and young fruits of  the maize plants which are plucked well before the harvest time before the fertilization of the corns. Baby corns can be consumed either as  afresh vegetable or as frozen in cans as preserved. They are canned in a solution of 3% brine, 2% sugar and 0.3%citric acid. The baby corns are about 10 cms long, 1 - 1.5 cms thick and about 7-8 grams in weight. the colour of the baby corns will be between creamish to light yellow and has a regular row arrangement. The ears of baby corn are used in pickles, and salads, which with their crunchy taste  makes the dish tasty, delicious, mouth watering as well as wholesome. This vegetable is eaten all over the world for the taste and nutrition it provides. Nutrition in baby corns Baby Corns are comparable to other vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, lady's fingers ,spinach, French beans and brinjals. They have 86- 100 grams of Phosphorous.. It is a low caloried vegetable It is low in Cholesterol It is rich in fibre content Free from the residual effect of the pesticides It is an organic food since the edible portion is covered by many layers and so protected from pesticides Health benefits of baby corns Corn is a rich source of many essential nutrients and fibre. A meal rich in corn can go a long way in protecting yourself against many diseases and ailments. Baby Corns have complex carbohydrate which provides a steady stream of energy through out the day It is a good source of soluble fibre and cooked Sweet corn is said to have anti oxidant which is supposed to prevent cancers and Heart diseases. Source:http://lathascorner.blogspot.in/2010/09/babycorns-and-its-health-benefits.html

Technorati Tags: Baby corn stir fry,baby corn poriyal,baby corn curry,baby corn stir fry recipe,baby corn curry recipe,baby corn recipes,baby corn,easy babycorn stir fry.