Cup Corn 2 Ways – Butter Corn – Masala Corn

Cup Corn is a popular snack recipe. In India you can see this steaming corn stalls in malls, theatres, super markets & even in front of vegetable shops. The aroma from it would be very tempting. I have shared 2 flavours here – the classic Butter Corn & Masala Corn. Chotu and my mom are big fans for this recipe. Chotu loves this Sweet Corn Gravy too. I prefer using frozen corn as it is super-duper easy. U can use fresh corn too. Check out the cooking tips below and the quick video.

Here is the video..

[Preparation Time-5 mins : Cooking Time- 3 mins *Check Tips]

Cup Corn Ingredients:

• Frozen Sweet Corn Kernels – 1 cup
• Water – 2 cups

Cooking Method:

• Heat a pan with water. Add the sweet corn kernels to it and boil it for 2-3 mins.

• Press to check if its soft. Strain the water using a strainer. Sweet corn is now ready to add flavours 🙂

Tips:

1. I have used frozen corn which gets cooked very quickly.
2. If you are using fresh corn which is separated from the cob, u can boil it for 7-10 mins.
3. If u are using corn cob as a whole, pressure cook it for 4-5 whisltes and then separate it from the cob.
4. Do not add salt while boiling the corn. It makes the corn harder.

Butter Cup Corn Ingredients:

• Boiled Corn – 1/2 cup
• Salt – 1/4 tsp
• Crushed Pepper – 1/4 tsp
• Butter – 1 tsp

Method:

• Take 1/2 cup of the above boiled sweet corn. Add salt & freshly crushed pepper

• Add a tsp of softened butter to it. Mix so that all the flavours combine well.

Thats it. The classic Butter Corn flavour is ready!

Serve hot. U can microwave it for 30 seconds too.

Masala Corn Ingredients:

• Boiled sweet corn – 1/2 cup
• Salt – 1/4 tsp
• Paprika/Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
• Chaat masala – 1/4 tsp
• Butter – 1 tsp

Method:

• Take the remaining boiled sweet corn. Add salt & butter.

• Add paprika powder & chaat masala. Mix to combine the flavours well.

Thats it! Masala Cup Corn ready!

Serve hot.

Tips:

1. Sweet corn does not consume a lot of seasoning. Add very little of salt, pepper or paprika. Check for taste and then add accordingly if needed.
2. Other seasonings that can be used are jeera powder, oregano, a dash of lemon juice.. The list goes on. Just explore the flavours that suit you.
3. Serve immediately or you can have the corn boiled/cooked ready and add the flavourings just before serving.

– By Sundari Nathan