Corn Chaat or Corn Bhel is a healthy, zingy, spicy, sour and incredibly tasty salad. This is a popular Indian Street Food. In this recipe, Corn is roasted and topped with a mixture of sauces that are tangy and spicy.
Corn Chaat or Corn Bhel
I love all chaats to be honest but this Corn one is probably the one I make most often. I think it is the perfect party food/dish for when friends pop in/for a gathering.
Ingredients for Corn Chaat
Here is what you will need:
Corn – Pre Grilled to maximise flavour.
Sauces – I make a Mint and Coriander Chutney with Yoghurt and use Tamarind Paste and Date Syrup. To me, this is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, tangy and goes well with the salty flavours of the dish.
Toppings – I use some of the following – Red Chilli, Tomatoes, Green Chillies, Lemon Juice, Chaat Masala, Coriander Leaves, chopped Red Onions.
How to make it
Brush Corn with a little oil and place under the grill.
Cook on medium-high until it turns golden and begins to char all over, turning with a pair of kitchen tongs.
Around 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully chop corn off the Cob and place on a plate.
Add Chopped Chillies.
Add sliced Red Onions.
Add chopped Tomato.
Add chopped Coriander.
Add Red Chilli Powder, Chaat Masala, Lemon Juice and Salt. Then taste and adjust seasoning.
Drizzle over Chutneys.
Optional – Sprinkle over Sev, Pomegranate, Coriander and any other toppings you like.
Serving Suggestions
This is best served with Best Chai Tea.
Serve this as a side dish for any meal or with Grilled Meats/Veg. It is also great for BBQ’s or a simple lunch.
It works well as a side to so many dishes.
Variations
Add a sprinkling of Lime Juice to the Salad at the end.
Jalapeno works really well with Corn, so stir in chopped Jalapeno instead of Green Chillies if you like.
Finish with a sprinkling of Feta for a salty tang.
Sprinkle over Sev or crushed Popadums.
Make Ahead
You can make all the seperate elements and prep the veg 2 days ahead, then assemble on the day.
More indian tea time favourites:
Healthy Samosa Recipe – Samosa Wrap
**if you make something from tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x
Corn Chaat
Corn Chaat or Corn Bhel is a healthy, zingy, spicy, sour and incredibly tasty salad. This is a popular Indian Street Food. In this recipe, Corn is roasted and topped with a mixture of sauces that are tangy and spicy.
Ingredients
Chaat
- 1 large Corn on the Cob husks removed
- 1-2 Green Chillies sliced finely
- 1 small Red Onion sliced into half moons
- 1 medium Tomato diced
- Small handful Coriander finely sliced
- 1/8 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt
Mint and Corainder Chutney
- 1/4 cup Mint Leaves
- 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves
- 1 Green Chilli
- 1/3 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/4 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Water as needed
Toppings
- 2 tbsp Mint and Coriander Chutney
- 1 tsbp Date Syrup
- 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
Instructions
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Brush Corn with a little oil and place under the grill. Cook on medium-high until it turns golden and begins to char all over, turning with a pair of kitchen tongs.Around 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully chop corn off the Cob and place on a plate.
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Top with Chillies, Red Onions, Tomato and Coriander.
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Add Red Chilli Powder, Chaat Masala, Lemon Juice and Salt. Then taste and adjust seasoning.
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Combine all the ingredients for the Mint and Coriander Chutney in a blender and blend till smooth.
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Drizzle 2 tbsp of the Chutney over the Chaat. Drizzle over Date Syrup and Tamarind Syrup.
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Optional - Sprinkle over Sev, Pomegranate, Coriander and any other toppings you like.
Recipe Notes
Serving Suggestions
This is best served with Best Chai Tea.
Serve this as a side dish for any meal or with Grilled Meats/Veg. It is also great for BBQ’s or a simple lunch.
It works well as a side to so many dishes.
Variations
Add a sprinkling of Lime Juice to the Salad at the end.
Jalapeno works really well with Corn, so stir in chopped Jalapeno instead of Green Chillies if you like.
Finish with a sprinkling of Feta for a salty tang.
Sprinkle over Sev or crushed Popadums.
Make Ahead
You can make all the seperate elements and prep the veg 2 days ahead, then assemble on the day.
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