Corn Bhel Recipe is a quick and delicious snack made with boiled corn, tossed with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber ,bell pepper ,spicy mint chutney and topped with crunchy sev and boondi.
Boil the sweet corn in a saucepan with 1 cup of water for 3-4 minutes until done. Drain the water and set it aside. OR simply microwave for 2-3 minutes or until done with little water. I have used frozen sweet corn in this recipe.
In a large bowl, add all the boiled corn, veggies like onions, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, green and tamarind chutney, and spices like red chili powder, chaat masala, and black salt. Mix everything well.
Then add spiced boondi, nylon sev, and coriander leaves. Toss well.
Lastly, add it to a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves, and pomegranate arils, and serve with masala chai.
Notes
This dish tastes better with fresh corn kernels. However, you can use frozen or canned sweet corn kernels.
If using corn on the cob, pressure cook using an Instant Pot or stovetop cooker, cool it down, and remove the kernels using a sharp knife.
Always serve this immediately because boondi and the sev can get soggy. If you are planning to serve after some time, then add the boondi and sev later on.
If you don't have mint chutney and tamarind chutney, dont worry, you can skip it.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.