Tawa Makai (Corns Pan-Fried in Spices)

• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• baby corn↗1 1⁄2 cups
• tomato paste↗1⁄2 cup
• coriander seed↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cumin seed↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh coriander leaves, chopped↗1 tablespoon
• green chili, chopped↗1
• sliced gingerroot, soaked in1 teaspoon
• vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• red chili powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ghee↗3 teaspoons
• oil

  to deep fry, as required

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Deep fry baby corn in oil in a wok.

2. 2

   Drain excess ghee on a clean kitchen paper towel. Keep the deep fried baby corns aside.

3. 3

   Heat 3 tsps. ghee on a griddle.

4. 4

   Add corriander and cumin seeds.

5. 5

   Stir-fry for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Add green chilli, ginger and onions.

7. 7

   Saute until golden brown.

8. 8

   Add red chilli powder and tomato paste.

9. 9

   Saute for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Fold in the deep fried baby corn.

11. 11

    Saute for 3 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from heat.

13. 13

    Garnish with corriander leaves and ginger juliennes soaked in vinegar.

14. 14

    Serve hot with rotis or naan or parathas.

15. 15

    Enjoy!