Tawa Makai (Corns Pan-Fried in Spices)

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 2
Tawa Makai (Corns Pan-Fried in Spices) - A Delicious Vegetarian Snack
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups baby corn
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves ( kasoori methi )
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves , chopped
1 green chili , chopped
1 teaspoon sliced gingerroot , soaked in
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
3 teaspoons ghee
oil , to deep fry , as required

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
348
Sugar
5g
Fat
23g
Tawa Makai is a popular North Indian snack that is made by pan-frying baby corn in a flavourful spice mixture of cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek leaves and red chili powder. The corn is deep fried to give it a crispy texture and is garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Tawa Makai is a delicious snack that can be enjoyed anytime of the day, making it an ideal snack to take to work or school. It is also a great party snack and is sure to impress guests with its unique flavour.

Instructions

1.Boil baby corn in salted water until half cooked.
2.Remove the corn from the water and set aside.
3.Heat some oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, coriander seeds and dried fenugreek leaves.
4.Add chopped onion and saute until it becomes golden brown.
5.Add tomato paste, ginger root, green chili and red chili powder and cook well for 2-3 minutes.
6.Add baby corn and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until it is cooked and coated with the spice mixture.
7.Heat some ghee in another pan and deep fry the corn until golden brown and crispy.
8.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

PROS

Tawa Makai is a unique and flavourful snack that is perfect for vegetarians.
The combination of spices and the crispy texture make it a great party snack or evening snack.

Baby corn is low in calories but high in fibre, vitamins and minerals.

It is a great source of many essential nutrients, including Vitamin C and Folic Acid.

CONS

Deep fried foods can be unhealthy if consumed in large amounts, so Tawa Makai should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals and can help improve heart health and reduce blood sugar levels.
Fenugreek leaves or Kasoori Methi used in the recipe may help to lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels and can also help improve digestion.

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