Indian Cornbread Recipes

INDIAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients together and put in a buttered casserole dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350F for 40-45 minutes.

SPICY CORNBREAD WITH CORN

Steps:

• Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for a glass baking dish, or 425°F (220°C) for a metal pan.
• In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the egg well and add the yogurt, milk, and ghee (or melted butter).
• Add in the corn, bell pepper, scallions, and chilies, if using.
• Add the wet ingredients into the dry mix and mix together just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter; you don't want to activate the gluten or the bread will not be as tender. You will have a thick batter.
• Pour into a prepared baking pan and bake until the edges are browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Start checking at the 18-minute mark and it may take up to 25 minutes.
• Allow the cornbread to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before servings. This cornbread will stay moist for 2 days. If you want to keep it longer, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to two months.

SPICY INDIAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F and generously grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 12-count muffin pan. (If using the cast iron skillet, make sure you place it in the oven and get it hot before you pour in the batter).
• Mix all the ingredients and pour batter into prepared pans.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes depending on how hot your oven gets.
• Cornbread with be super moist so do not over bake it!
• If you prefer crunchy cornbread, I suggest you bake this using the muffin pans.
• This is great with fried potatoes and pinto beans! Enjoy!

INDIAN BAKED CORN

Steps:

• Prepare cornbread according to the package directions. Cool and crumble enough to measure 2 cups; set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. , To the drippings, add the celery, green pepper and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the milk, corn, jalapeno, pimientos, sugar, salt, vegetable mixture and bacon. Add 1 cup cornbread crumbs. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until heated through., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with the remaining crumbs. Sprinkle on top of batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bubbles around the edges and is golden brown.

VEGETABLE-PACKED INDIAN "CORNBREAD"

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk and cream of rice cereal n a large bowl and mix gently. Set aside for 2-4 hours. I've left it overnight and things turned out fine.
• Preheat the oven to 350*F.
• Add the vegetables, chickpea flour, chiles, coriander, salt and sugar to the coconut/rice mixture. Mix thoroughly.
• Stir in the baking soda and blend well.
• Distribute mixture into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake uncovered for 1 hour until vegetables are tender and muffins are lightly browned. Cover loosely with foil and bake about 15 minutes longer.
• Cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then serve to surprised guests who will struggle to figure out what's in here. :)
• It's especially delicious served with tomato chutney. The original recipe recommends serving with caramelized onion and garlic shreds, toasted cashews and fresh basil, which would also be delicious.
• I'm sure you could bake this in a flat pan and it would come out great.

INDIAN CORN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°F.
• Put corn bread cubes in baking dish. Whisk together milk, egg, molasses, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pour over bread. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Bake on a baking sheet in middle of oven until edge of custard is just set and center is still wobbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool pudding to warm (it will continue to set as it cools).

INDIAN CORNBREAD ( MAKAI KI ROTI)

Steps:

• Grind the sweetcorn to a fine paste in a food processor, without adding any water.
• Mix the corn paste with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl to make a soft dough; only use water if needed.
• Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and roll each one into a circle of 4" diameter.
• Heat a tava or frying pan and cook each roti on both sides on a slow flame until golden brown, using a little oil.
• I must admit I have to use more oil than stated but that may be my inexperience!
• My girls eat these on their own with some yogurt dip.

BALKAN-STYLE SAVORY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter 9x13-inch baking pan; sprinkle 2 tablespoons cornmeal on bottom.
• Sift all-purpose flour, semolina flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk spinach, buttermilk, feta cheese, eggs, and vegetable oil together in a separate large bowl. Stir flour mixture into spinach mixture just until pourable batter forms. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.