Sweet Corn Chaat Recipe – 2 Ways

Time and servings

Prep time	2 min
Cook time	5 min
Total time	7 min
Serves	3 servings

Nutrition

Per servings.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	454 kcal
Carbohydrates	92 g
Protein	15 g
Fat	10 g
Saturated fat	3 g
Cholesterol	9 mg
Sodium	825 mg
Potassium	1180 mg
Fiber	11 g
Sugar	21 g
Vitamin A	3489 IU
Vitamin C	70 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	4 mg

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About

Sweet Corn Chaat enjoys wide popularity across India. Across shopping malls, carts serve steaming cups through the evening. Young people grab a cup after classes or movies. College groups treat it as an affordable meetup snack. School kids love the bright flavours and warm kernels. Families choose it during errands for a quick vegetarian bite. Street vendors prepare batches continuously to meet rush hours. The aroma of butter and spices draws people from a distance. Overall, the snack is ideal for city life and weekend outings. Moreover, the snack shines for versatility. Choose butter corn for a rich and comforting profile. Pick masala corn when you want heat, tang, and a burst of herbs. Street cooks keep flavours open-ended with lemon, pepper, chaat masala, coriander, and cheese. This openness keeps the recipe relevant across seasons. Sweet kernels blend with spice and tang to create a harmonious balance of sweet and spicy flavours. You can toss the same mix as a dry sabzi for quick meals. Serve a scoop of rasam rice for lunch. Finally, the method remains simple and suits busy morning preparations. Fun Fact:

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Ingredients

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For boiling sweet corn:

• 4 cup sweet corn
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• water (for boiling)

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For butter corn chaat:

• 2 cup sweet corn
• 2 tsp butter
• pinch salt
• 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

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For masala corn chaat:

• 2 cup sweet corn
• ½ tsp butter
• pinch salt
• ¼ tsp cumin powder
• ¼ tsp chilli powder
• ¼ tsp chaat masala
• ¼ tsp kala namak
• 2 tbsp carrot (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp cucumber (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp capsicum (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp tomato (finely chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 chilli (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a vessel, get the water to a boil. Add 4 cups of sweet corn; you can use either fresh or frozen sweet corn, the boiling time will change accordingly.
2. Add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and boil for 5 minutes or until the sweet corn softens.
3. Drain off and keep aside.
4. To prepare the butter corn chaat, take 2 cup boiled sweet corn.
5. Add 2 tsp butter, pinch salt and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.
6. Finally, enjoy Butter Corn Chaat when it’s warm.
7. To prepare the masala corn chaat, take 2 cup boiled sweet corn.
8. Add ½ tsp butter, pinch salt, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp kala namak. Mix well, making sure the butter melts.
9. Also add 2 tbsp carrot, 2 tbsp cucumber, 2 tbsp capsicum, 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp tomato, 1 inch ginger, 1 chilli, finely chopped and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.
10. Finally, enjoy Masala Corn Chaat when it’s warm.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Tips

Sweet Corn Chaat is a quick and vibrant dish. Make butter corn and masala corn with a single steamed base.

1. Steaming: Steam kernels until tender and pat them dry.
2. Butter Topping: Melt butter with salt, pepper, lemon, and chaat masala, then coat hot kernels.
3. Masala Topping: Heat oil with cumin and chilli, add onions and coriander, then toss kernels.
4. Seasoning: Add salt and lemon at the end to keep flavours bright and moisture low.
5. Serving: Fill cups, finish with coriander or sev, and serve immediately.

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to add turmeric while boiling sweet corn, as it helps to enhance the colour of sweet corn.
• Also, you can use vegetables of your choice to make it attractive and nutritious.
• Additionally, add the butter when the sweet corn is hot, else the butter will not melt and coat uniformly.
• Finally, Corn Chaat Recipe tastes great when served hot on a rainy day.