MAKAI KI KHARI (CORN CURRY)

INGREDIENTS:

Cooked corn (fresh) kernels - 1 cup
Onion - 1 (optional)
Garlic - 2 pods (optional)
Cardamom - 2
Cinnamon stick - 1" piece
Cloves - 3
Pepper-Jeera powder - 1 tsp.
Garam masala - 1 tsp.
Fresh cream - (optional)
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt

To grind :

Green chillies -3
Coconut (scraped) - 1 tablespoon
Ginger - 1/2" piece
Khus khus(poppy seeds) - 1 tsp.
Cashews - 1 tablespoon
Fresh coriander leaves - a handful

METHOD:

Grind the items"To grind" to a fine paste.

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil and fry cinnamon, cloves, & cardamom(If using onion and garlic add it now & saute till translucent). Add the ground paste, cooked corn, garam masala, pepper-jeera powder and salt. Add a cup of water, cover with a lid and cook well for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring in between. Add fresh cream while serving. Serve hot with chappatis and naan.