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Corn Korma recipe, Quick Corn Korma

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
17 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Sweet Corn Korma
1/2 cup Grated sweet corn cob
1 cup milk
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tsp plain flour (maida)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Coconut-peppercorn Paste (using A Little Water)
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
Corn Korma recipe, Quick Corn Korma Video by Tarla Dalal
Sweet Corn Korma, Punjabi Makai Korma recipe with step by step photos
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Corn Korma is made of 1/2 cup grated sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane), 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, salt to taste, 1 tsp plain flour (maida) and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Coconut-peppercorn Paste (using A Little Water)
4 tbsp grated coconut
6 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
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Corn Korma is made of 1/2 cup grated sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane), 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, salt to taste, 1 tsp plain flour (maida) and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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To make corn korma recipe | Indian sweet corn kurma | makai korma restaurant style | Punjabi sweet corn korma, choose for fresh and juicy corn cob. Look for corn whose husks are fresh and green and not dried out. The kernels should be plump and tightly arranged in rows. You can test for the juiciness of the corn by taking your fingernail and pressing on a kernel. The sweet corn kernels that is fresh will exude a white milky substance.
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Grate the sweet corn using a grater. Grated sweet corn will be nice and juicy. Keep aside.
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To make corn korma recipe | Indian sweet corn kurma | makai korma restaurant style | Punjabi sweet corn korma, choose for fresh and juicy corn cob. Look for corn whose husks are fresh and green and not dried out. The kernels should be plump and tightly arranged in rows. You can test for the juiciness of the corn by taking your fingernail and pressing on a kernel. The sweet corn kernels that is fresh will exude a white milky substance.
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To make paste, add 4 tbsp freshly grated coconut in a mixer jar.
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Add 6 peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Add approx 3 tbsp of water.
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Blend well till smooth. Keep aside.
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To make paste, add 4 tbsp freshly grated coconut in a mixer jar.
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For the plain flour-milk mixture, add 1 tsp plain flour (maida) in a bowl.
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Add 1 cup milk.
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Mix well. The mixture should be lump free. Keep aside.
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For the plain flour-milk mixture, add 1 tsp plain flour (maida) in a bowl.
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To make corn korma recipe | Indian sweet corn kurma | makai korma restaurant style | Punjabi sweet corn korma, heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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When the seeds crackle, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Add 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add 1/2 cup grated sweet corn cob.
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Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add the coconut-peppercorn paste.
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Add plain flour-milk mixture.
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Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
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Garnish 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve corn korma recipe | Indian sweet corn kurma | makai korma restaurant style | Punjabi sweet corn korma immediately.
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To make corn korma recipe | Indian sweet corn kurma | makai korma restaurant style | Punjabi sweet corn korma, heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Plain flour can be replaced with cornflour.
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For kids, replace finely chopped green chillies with green chilli paste and reduce the quantity.
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This korma will thick with time. If you are serving it later, then before serving add the milk and re-heat it.
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Plain flour can be replaced with cornflour.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 328 cal |
Protein | 7.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 22.1 g |
Fiber | 5 g |
Fat | 24 g |
Cholesterol | 16 mg |
Sodium | 30.2 mg |
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Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Corn korma, this recipe is super delicious, i enjoyed this dish with hot rotis. It has a little sweet taste, which is very nice.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Glad you liked this recipe. Do try it and share your experience with us.

Sheila Shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
Loved this recipe. My husband has 2 large helpings.

Kutub uddin Mollah
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Kutub , we are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking