How to cook sweet corn kernels 2 ways with step by step pictures and video
I usually buy corn cobs but when its not available, buy this pack of readymade fresh corn kernels.I usually do not buy frozen corn as I prefer fresh over frozen.There is nothing like hot and juicy corn with butter and spices…I so love it!
How can you cook sweet corn?
- One pot method – In this open pot method, you can boil corn in water until soft, takes about 5-10 mins depends on he corn variety.
- Steaming -You can use a idli pot, pour water inside place the steaming basket over it (without touching water) and steam corn, this method takes little extra time and I mostly don’t prefer this during my busy hours.
- Pressure cooking – This is the easiest method, add corn , just pour water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.Let the pressure release by itself and you are done.
You can drain water and use it as a stock for soups for any curries you make.
Why no salt is added?
When I cook corn on the cob, I usually add salt and cook but for corn kernels only recently found that that it toughens corn a bit so I cook it without salt and then add salt while making curries.
How to cook corn 2 ways
How to cook corn 2 ways
Ingredients
Open pot method:
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups water
Pressure cooker method:
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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Open pot method:
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Boil water add fresh corn kernels to it.
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Let it cook for 10-12 mins.You can taste check to see if its cooked.Once cooked switch off.Drain water and use ot for recipes
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Pressure cooker method:
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To a pressure cooker add corn kernels, add 1 cup water.
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Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Let pressure release by itself.Now open drain water and use the corn for recipes.
My tips while cooking corn kernels:
- Do not overcook, it may end up giving tough corn.
- Do not salt salt while cooking corn kernels.
- Choose and buy tender corn kernels , should light yellow.
Open pot method:
- Boil water add fresh corn kernels to it.
- Let it cook for 10-12 mins.You can taste check to see if its cooked.Once cooked switch off.Drain water and use it.
Pressure cooker method:
- To a pressure cooker add corn kernels, add 1 cup water.
- Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Let pressure release by itself.Now open drain water and use the corn for recipes.
Serving Suggestion:
- You can serve it as such with salt,pepper and butter.
- Make masala corn or peri peri for spice lovers
- Add raw onion,tomato chat chutney and serve it as a chat
- Make a salad dressing and serve as a salad.
This is the pic of peri peri corn I made a while back.
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