A very famous snack recipe yet very simple and healthy. Steamed sweet corn on cob spiced with black salt mixture and lemon flavour. A great evening time snack full of fibre and nutrients.
This is the corn season and you can easily get fresh corn cobs in the market. Fresh corn is highly nutritious and better in taste than frozen corn.
Steaming corn is a fast and easy recipe and needs mainly two ingredients sweet corn cob and water. We can steam corn in a big pan, steamer, or using a pressure cooker as according to your convenience.
About this recipe
In the older time, fresh young sweet corn cobs are dipped in a big vessel full of water and then boiled for few minutes. Then after they cool down a little bit enjoy the naturally sweet flavour of the corns.
Steaming and boiling corn cobs is a simple way to enjoy fresh corn when in season. We can add some herbs and spices and give them a different taste and flavour. Adding oregano, chopped mint leaves, red chilli powder, cheese, chat masala, a mixture of butter and black pepepr or black salt are some ways to flavour sweet corn. Also, take out the corn from the cob and make corn chaat or add in the salad.
We can also make pakodas, sandwiches, tikkis, patties, pizza from sweet corn.
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Health benefits of Sweet corn
- Sweet corn is a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin C, phosphorus, manganese, folate and dietary fibre.
- It is not only nutritious but also tastes delicious. Rich in antioxidants it protects us from skin diseases, cancer and a number of other chronic diseases.
- Corns are good for controlling diabetes, blood pressure and keeping the heart-healthy.
- The massage of corn oil improves blood circulation in the scalp and promotes the follicles to produce healthy and strong hairs. It also reduces stress levels.
How to store steamed corn
Store steamed cobs in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container or wrap them with plastic wrap. To keep it a long time put it in the zip lock bags and store it in the freezer. You can also take out the corn from the cob and then stored them in zip lock bags. They stay good for 5-6 months. You can add them to the soups, salad, tacos, sandwiches etc.
Step by step preparation of steamed sweet corn in pressure cooker
- Remove husk and extra fibre from the corn cob. Wash it properly and cut it into 2-3 pieces depending on the size of the
- Transfer them to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover. Close the lid and pressure cook it for up to 2 whistles.
- Once the pressure is released, open the lid and strain water. Let them cool a little bit.
- Now take a lemon slice, dip into salt mixture and lightly apply on the corn cobs.
- Serve them immediately.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy steamed or boiled sweet corn at snack time as it is or flavoured with some spices. Add sweet corn in soup, salad, patties, sandwiches, tacos, chaat, etc.
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Tips and tricks
- Do not cook them for long that lose their crispness.
- After boiling, they become very hot so, wait for few minutes before serving them.
- Choose fresh young cobs with soft corns seeds.
Recipe card
How to make steamed sweet corn in pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 500 gm sweet corn cobs
- 1 tsp Black salt mixture
- 1 Lemon cut into slices
- Water for steaming
Instructions
- Remove husk and extra fibre from the corn cob. Wash it properly and cut it into 2-3 pieces depending on the size of the
- Transfer them to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover. Close the lid and pressure cook it for up to 2 whistles.
- Once the pressure is released, open the lid and strain water. Let them cool a little bit.
- Now take a lemon slice, dip into salt mixture and lightly apply on the corn cobs.
- Serve them immediately.
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Notes
- Choose fresh young cobs with soft corns seeds.
- Do not cook them for long that lose their crispness.
- After boiling, they become very hot so, wait for few minutes before serving them.
