Baby Corn Masala

A few baby corns lying in the fridge. And I was in no mood to have the all-time family favourite - the 65's or the chilli's. Had been quite some time since I wanted to try out the creamy masala version of baby corn and voila! today was my day.
Turned out to be quite a hit - taste wise as well as preparation time wise.
And, they are supposed to be quite healthy too !

Cornlettes or as we commonly call it, baby corn is the immature version of corn. Even though immature in form, it is high in nutrients like pottasium and folic acid.

The low calorie and zero fat content in these makes it further appealing to the health conscious.
All the more reason to get started with this high fiber and low carb baby !

Takes around 30 minutes to make the dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 6-7 Baby Corn
• 1 Medium Onion, chopped finely
• 2 Tspn Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 Small Tomato, pureed
• 4-5 Cashews, blended
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• 1 Green Chilly or as per taste, chopped finely
• 1 Tspn Garam Masala
• 1 Tspn Turmeric Powder
• Salt, as per taste

METHOD

• Cut the baby corn into small pieces. Shallow fry them in oil till tender. Alternatively, it can be deep fried too. Strain out the baby corns and place on kitchen towel. 
• In the same pan, add cumin seeds and as they splutter add finely chopped onions. Saute till translucent. 
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell disappears. Add pureed tomato, chopped green chilly, salt and turmeric. Fry till oil starts oozing from the masala. 
• Add the cashew paste and saute for a couple of minutes. Add a cup of water and bring to a boil. Add garam masala.
• Add the pre-fried baby corns and let it simmer for about 5-6 minutes or till a thick gravy is attained. 
• Serve hot with roti or naan..... and I am sure you will be asking for at least a second helping :P