Indian Corn With Curry Yogurt Recipes

CHICKEN CURRY (ADAPTED FROM JULIE SAHNI CLASSIC INDIAN COOKING)

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pan, preferably with a nonstick surface, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. When oil is very hot add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and sear until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove chicken to a plate and continue until all pieces are browned.
• Add remaining oil and onions to pan, reduce heat to medium-high and fry 30 minutes until light brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add garlic and ginger and fry 5 minutes. Add cinnamon and cardamom and fry 2 minutes, until spices are puffed and beginning to brown. Add turmeric and cayenne and stir rapidly 15 seconds. Return chicken to pan and stir in tomatoes, salt and 2 cups boiling water. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook about 45 minutes, until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened. Check frequently, and add a little water if sauce is evaporating too quickly. Turn off heat and let dish rest, covered at least 1 hour, preferably 2. When ready to serve, reheat, fold in cumin and cilantro, and adjust seasonings if needed.

INDIAN-STYLE CORN ON THE COB IN ONION AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Break or cut each corn cob in half. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and pan-fry corn until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes, turning often. Remove corn.
• Pulse onion, garlic, and ginger to a smooth paste in a food processor; mix in curry leaves, cumin seeds, chili powder, and sugar. Cook paste in the hot oil over medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and let the paste cool; stir in the yogurt. Return corn to yogurt sauce and spoon sauce over corn to serve.

CURRIED CORN

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; mix the corn, green pepper, onion, and curry powder into the melted butter, cover the skillet, and cook until the vegetables are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the sour cream into the vegetable mixture, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until hot, stirring continually, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.