Simple Corn Chaat/Masala Corn

A simple corn recipe with minimal ingredients!!

CAUTION:My whole family is addicted to this recipe and may cause the same to you too :)

Here goes the recipe......

Serves - 1
Time - 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Corn kernels - 1 cup(I used frozen corn kernels)
Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
Chaat masala - a pinch
Red chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric  powder - a pinch
Pepper powder - a pinch
Salt- 1 tsp

METHOD:

1. Add the corn kernels along with chaat masala,red chilly powder, turmeric powder,pepper powder and melted butter.
2. Mix them well and microwave it for 1 miute or until the butter melts.Remove it from microwave,add the lemon juice with needed salt and mix well.Serve hot and enjoy!!
3. In stove top method,Heat a pan and add butter.Adf steamed corn kernels and the masalas.Remive from heat and add lemon juice and salt.Mix well and serve

SCRIBBLED NOTES:

• Adjust spice level as per your taste.
• If using corn cobs,pressure cook them for  4 to 5 whistles in salt water.
• Chaat masala has salt in it,so add salt accordingly.

Badam Milk /Almond Milk

Almond is packed with nutrients.Almonds are rich source of vitamin E,protein,Vitamin B,essential minerals and monounsaturated fat,one of the two fats which potentially may lower LDL cholesterol(Source:Wikipedia).
There is no story behind the making of Badam milk.I was thirsty and wanted to have some rich,creamy shake and thus sprouted the idea of Madam Badam milk :) Do try them and Enjoy your Summer!!

Serves : 2 small cups

INGREDIENTS:

• Almonds/Badam - 25
• Saffron strands/Kesar - 7 strands
• Cardamon -  1(crushed)
• Milk - 2 cups +1/2 cup
• Sugar - 3 Tbsp
• Rose essence - 1 drops
• Condensed Milk - 2 Tbsp 

For Garnishing:

Sliced Cashewnuts /Pistachios/Badams

Saffron strands

METHOD:

1. Soak Almonds in hot water for an hour.Remove the skin and grind them to a smooth paste.Add  1/2 cup milk to grind to a smooth paste
2. Soak saffron in a Tbsp of warm milk.
3.  Heat 2 cups of milk in a pan,let the milk boil for a few minutes till it becomes slightly thick,then add the condensed milk,almond paste and keep stirring them in medium flame till the paste blends well.
4. Add the soaked saffron milk,cardamon powder,sugar and stir again till it becomes slightly thick.
5. Add tose essence,give it a stir and switch off the stove.
6. Garnish with sliced cashews,pistachios,badams,saffron strands and serve hot.
7. Refrigerate for a few hours if you want to serve it cold.Enjoy!!

SCRIBBLED NOTES:

• Serving with malai or cream of milk formed makes it more richer
• Adjust sugar as per your taste
• Adding rose essence and condensed milk is optional,but it enhances the taste .
• Badam Milk thickens by time
• In some shops,they add Almond essence