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. 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.
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
For The Garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the sambhar masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  5. Add the corn, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and bring to a boil.
  6. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Recipe Notes

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