Indian Street Corn Salad Recipe

Name: Indian Street Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large ears corn, husks and silk removed; Olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Big pinch ground cardamom; Big pinch chaat masala; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup halved cherry or sugarplum tomatoes; 1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves thinly sliced; Small handful fresh cilantro, leaves and soft stems rustically ripped into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

3 large ears corn, husks and silk removed
Olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Big pinch ground cardamom
Big pinch chaat masala
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup halved cherry or sugarplum tomatoes
1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves thinly sliced
Small handful fresh cilantro, leaves and soft stems rustically ripped into bite-size pieces

1
Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and heat until just beginning to smoke.
2
Rub the corn with olive oil, then carefully lay into the pan.
3
Cook until charred in patches all the way around and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
4
Remove and let cool.
5
For the dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together the lime juice, cumin, cayenne, cardamom, chaat masala and salt and black pepper to taste.
6
Slice the kernels off the cobs and tumble into a big bowl.
7
Add the tomatoes, mint and cilantro.
8
Toss with the dressing, and taste for seasoning.
9
Serve!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large ears corn, husks and silk removed, Olive oil, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Indian Street Corn Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Indian Street Corn Salad

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