Navratri is celebrated for nine days and each day we prepare different variety of sundals along with other offerings. Sweet corn sundal is the most easiest sundal recipes. It does not require any soaking like sundals using lentils and beans. If you are working women, this sundal is apt for you as it takes very less time to make.
You can make using fresh corn cob or frozen corn kernels. This sundal is sweet, slightly spicy and tangy. Not just for the festival season, this sundal can be made anytime and enjoyed as a snack or salad. Kids love swet corn and they will surely love this sundal too. Try this simple and quick sundal recipe for this Navratri festival. Check out other sundal recipes too.
SWEET CORN SUNDAL RECIPE
{ South Indian style sweet corn salad with coconut and spices }Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet corn kernels
1-2 green chillies
2 tbsp grated coconut
Pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
To temper:
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp split urad dal
Pinch of asafoetida / hing
1 dry red chilly
Few curry leaves
Method:
1. Boil the sweet corn with little water, turmeric powder and salt. Cook till its soft. Drain the water and keep aside.
2. Pulse the green chillies and coconut together just 1-2 times.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add urad dal, asafoetifa, red chilly, curry leaves and fry till dal turns golden.
4. Add the sweet corn and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add green chilly-coconut mixture and fry for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
Notes and Tips
- Instead of grinding green chillies and coconut, you can add green chilly while tempering and coconut at the end.
- If using corn cob, pressure cook for 2 whistles or until soft and remove the kernels.
