Indian Roasted Corn on the Cob (Bhutta Masala)
Smoky Indian roasted corn, or bhutta masala, made with fresh corn charred over a gas flame and rubbed with lemon, chaat masala, chili powder, and roasted cumin. Includes an easy air fryer method.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon Butter or oil optional
- ½ teaspoon Chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon Black Salt
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- Salt
- 1 Lemon
- Fresh coriander optional
Instructions
Prepare the masala
- In a small bowl, combine the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.½ tsp Chaat masala, ½ tsp Red chili powder, ½ tsp Chaat Masala, ½ tsp Black Salt, ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder, Salt
Prepare the corn
- Remove the husks and silk completely. Pat the corn dry.
Gas burner instructions
- Roast: Using long heat-safe tongs, place the corn directly over a medium to medium-high gas flame.Rotate frequently until the kernels are cooked and have scattered brown and black charred spots on all sides, about 8–10 minutes.
- Season: Dip the cut side of a lemon half into the prepared spice mixture. Rub the lemon over the hot corn while gently squeezing so the juice and masala coat the kernels.Turn the corn and repeat until evenly seasoned.1 Lemon
- Serve: Taste and add more lemon, chaat masala, or chili as desired. Serve immediately.Fresh coriander
Air fryer instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the corn in a single layer and air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and browned. Rub immediately with lemon and bhutta masala.
If you want more browning, air fry for 2-4 more minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
Indian Roasted Corn on the Cob (Bhutta Masala)
Serving Size
1 corn
Amount per Serving
Calories
86
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Sodium
309
mg
13
%
Potassium
285
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
248
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
- Rotate the corn frequently rather than blackening one entire side.
- Look for scattered charred spots while the kernels remain plump.
- Rub the lemon and masala over the corn while it is still hot.
- Chaat masala contains salt, so taste before adding extra.
- For the smokiest flavor, I prefer the gas-flame method; the air fryer is convenient but doesn't produce quite the same charred flavor.
- Butter is optional.
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