Corn Chaat on the Cob (Indian Elote)
Ingredients
Fresh Corn - 3-4 ears (snapped in half)
Yogurt - 1/2 cup
Lime Juice - 1/2 lime
Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder - 1/4 tsp
Chaat Masala - 2 tsp
Black Pepper - to taste
Salt - to taste
Cotija Cheese (Grated Mexican Style)
Cilantro - 1/2 cup chopped
Red Onion - 1/2 cup finely chopped
Tomato - 1/2 cup diced small
Jalapeño - 1 finely chopped
Sprinkle of red chili powder
Lime wedges
Skewers (short & thick skewers are best)
Tender sweet corn covered in chaat masala, yogurt & cotija cheese. This Indo-Mexican street food fusion combines the best of both worlds - corn chaat & elote. Our Indian corn on cob recipe is quick, easy to make, and shareable - perfect for parties or an after-school snack!
A derivative of an Indian street corn recipe, Corn Chaat on the cob is one of the best choices to make when you’re in the mood for a snack!
Below you will find our step-by-step instructions on how to make Sweet Corn Chaat on the Cob. Let’s get cooking!
Instructions
Yogurt
1) In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lime juice, red chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, chaat masala, black pepper, salt - mix well and set aside.
Corn
2) Add water to large pot and bring to a boil
3) Remove husk from the corn and snap each ear in half
4) Boil corn for 3-5 minutes until corn is tender.
5) Remove corn from water and skewer each piece (be careful, they will be hot)
PRO TIP: Try to find skewers that are short and thick. If only long skewers are available, you may want to consider cutting them in half for a better eating experience.
Assembly
6) Generously spread the yogurt mixture over the corn
7) Fill a plate with grated cotija cheese.
8) Holding the skewer, roll the yogurt covered corn in the plate of cheese so that it is completely covered.
9) Place corn skewers on a serving plate.
10) Sprinkle with chili powder, red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon.
Notes for vegan / dairy-free version of sweet corn chaat: use vegan yogurt and vegan feta.
Tender sweet corn covered in chaat masala, yogurt & cotija cheese. This Indo-Mexican street food fusion combines the best of both worlds - corn chaat & elote. Our Indian corn on cob recipe is quick, easy to make, and shareable - perfect for parties or an after-school snack!
A derivative of an Indian street corn recipe, Corn Chaat on the cob is one of the best choices to make when you’re in the mood for a snack!
Below you will find our step-by-step instructions on how to make Sweet Corn Chaat on the Cob. Let’s get cooking!
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