Corn Sambhar ( South Indian Recipes )

by Tarla Dalal

Corn Sambhar, an extremely innovative variant of the quintessential sambhar, this adds to your meal the nutritional benefits of corn and the cooling effect of madras onions.

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कॉर्न साम्भर - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Corn Sambhar ( South Indian Recipes ) in Hindi)

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An extremely innovative variant of the quintessential sambhar, this adds to your meal the nutritional benefits of corn and the cooling effect of madras onions. As a variation, you can also add one red chilli and ½ tsp of methi seeds to the tempering it boosts the flavour and aroma.

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Corn Sambhar ( South Indian Recipes ) recipe - How to make Corn Sambhar ( South Indian Recipes )

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup grated sweet corn cob
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup potato cubes
1/2 cup shallots (madras onions) , peeled
1 1/2 tbsp sambhar masala
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the potatoes, madras onions and 1½ cups of water and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the vegetables are soft, while stirring occasionally.
Add the sambhar masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the corn, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and bring to a boil.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Handy tip

Instead of grating the corn cobs, 1 cup coarsely crushed corn kernels can also be used.

Accompaniments

Dahi Idli
Idli
Moru Moru Dosa
Rava Idli in Microwave
Sooji Idli ( Suji Idli)
Vermicelli Idli

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	131 cal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbohydrates	23.1 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Fat	4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	53.1 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	5.6 mg
Folic Acid	24.4 mcg
Calcium	10.5 mg
Iron	0.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	8.1 mg
Potassium	183 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg