corn on the cob in rich onion sauce
categories:  Vegetarian   

Prepared: 2005-10-26

Ingredients:

• 4 corn cobs, thawed if frozen
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2in piece fresh root ginger, crushed
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp onion seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
• 6-8 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup natural (plain) yogurt
• chili powder, to taste

Preparation:

• cut each corn cob in half, using a heavy knife or cleaver to make clean cuts
• heat oil in a wok, karahi or large pan and fry the corn until golden brown
• remove the corn and set aside
• remove any excess oil, leaving 2 tbsp in the wok
• grind the onion, garlic and ginger to a paste using a pestle and mortar or in a food processor
• transfer the paste to a bowl and mix in the spices, chilli powder, curry leaves and sugar
• heat the oil gently and fry the onion paste mixture for 8-10 minutes until all the spices have blended well and the oil separates from the sauce
• cool the mixture and fold in the yogurt
• mix to a smooth sauce
• add the corn and mix well, so that all the pieces are covered with the sauce
• reheat gently for about 10 minutes
• serve hot

serve with naan bread