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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Global Snacks/ Appetizers » Corn Chaat

    Published: Jun 24, 2021 | Last Updated On: Jul 10, 2021 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Corn Chaat

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    Corn Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and savory snack made using tender sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes, and a few herbs and spices. This super easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is very healthy too. I am sharing 2 ways in which I make this yummy chaat (vegan, gluten-free).

    Here are a few more chaat recipes that you can try at home – Samosa Chaat, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Papdi Chaat, Chana Chaat, Aloo Chaat, White Matar Chaat and Delhi Style Fruit Chaat.

    Indian flavored corn chaat served in a bowl.
    Corn Chaat with Indian Flavors
    Italian flavored corn chaat served on a plate.
    Corn Chaat with Italian Flavors
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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Indian Style Corn Chaat
    • How to Make Italian Style Corn Chaat
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
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    • Recipe Card

    About This Recipe

    Corn chaat is an Indian snack made using sweetcorn kernels, onions, tomatoes, and a few herbs and spices. It is very healthy and filling and great to serve as an evening snack or party appetizer.

    If the ingredients are prepared beforehand, this healthy chaat just takes 5 minutes to come together. I make it in 2 different styles at home.

    1. With Indian flavors
    2. With Italian flavors

    The Indian flavored corn chaat uses chutney’s like tamarind chutney and green chutney while the one with Italian flavors uses Italian mixed herbs and red pepper flakes.

    Ingredients

    For Indian flavored chaat

    Indian flavored corn chaat ingredients.

    To make this Indian street style chaat, you will need – sweet corn kernels, onion, green chili peppers, tomato, chaat masala, black salt, red chili powder, lime juice, tamarind chutney, green chutney, and cilantro (coriander).

    Use fresh or frozen corn kernels.

    Try my recipes to make tamarind chutney and green chutney. These can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated. Tamarind chutney lasts for as long as a month, whereas green chutney will last for about a week.

    Add more or less green chili peppers and chutneys as per your liking. You can also adjust the spice powders according to your taste.

    For Italian flavored chaat

    Italian flavored corn chaat ingredients.

    To make Italian flavored chaat, you will need sweet corn kernels, butter, Italian seasoning, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, and red pepper flakes.

    How to Make Indian Style Corn Chaat

    In a large mixing bowl, mix together 2 cups of tender corn kernels, ½ cup chopped onions, 1 teaspoon chopped green chili peppers, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ½ teaspoon chaat masala, ½ teaspoon black salt, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoon tamarind chutney, 2 teaspoon green chutney and 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro.

    All the ingredients added to a bowl.

    Serve immediately.

    Ready Indian style corn chaat.

    How to Make Italian Style Corn Chaat

    Add 2 cups of tender corn kernels and 2 tablespoon salted butter to a pan. Cover and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Stir a few times while cooking.

    Butter and corn added to a pan.
    Pan covered with a lid.

    Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt to taste, ½ cup chopped onions, 1 cup diced green bell peppers, and 2 tablespoon ketchup, and cook uncovered for another 3-4 minutes.

    Italian seasoning, salt, onions, bell peppers, and ketchup added to the pan.

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes on top and serve warm.

    Red pepper flakes sprinkled over ready corn chaat with Italian flavors.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to steam corn?

    If corn kernels are not tender, then you will have to cook them. You can use frozen corn or cook corn on the cob and shuck later. You can cook the kernels or the cob in a pressure cooker or in a pot over the stovetop. Pressure cooking saves time and energy, so it’s my preferred method.
    1. Traditional Pressure Cooker Method – Add the kernels or the cob to a pressure cooker. Add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles on high heat. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and drain the corn. If using corn on the cob, then shuck it using a knife.
    2. Instant Pot (Electric Pressure Cooker) Method – Add the kernels or the cob to the instant pot. Add ½ cup of water and close the lid of the pot. Set the valve to sealing. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 3 minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid. Drain and use.
    3. Stovetop Method – Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat until tender. Drain and use.

    You can also roast the corn cob over direct flame and shuck it later. Use the roasted kernels to make the chaat for a smoky flavor.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this chaat as a tea-time snack with your evening cup of masala chai or filter coffee. It can be enjoyed at any time of the day when the hunger strikes and you are cravings for something healthy, tangy, and spicy.

    Storage Suggestions

    I won’t suggest you store it! It tastes the best when made fresh. You can prep ahead of time such as prepare the chutneys, chop the onion and veggies and cook the corn. Once the prep is done, it will hardly take 5 minutes to assemble it.

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    Corn Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and savory snack made using tender sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes, and a few herbs and spices. This super easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is very healthy too.

    Corn Chaat Recipe

    Sweet Corn Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and savory snack made using tender sweet corn, onion, tomatoes, and a few herbs and spices. This super easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is very healthy too.
    4.50 from 10 votes
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    Course: Snacks and Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups tender corn kernels
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • 1 teaspoon chopped green chili peppers
    • ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
    • ½ teaspoon black salt
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 teaspoons tamarind chutney
    • 2 teaspoons green chutney
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander)
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    To make Italian flavored corn chaat, add 2 cups of tender corn kernels and 2 tablespoon salted butter to a pan. Cover and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Stir a few times while cooking.
    Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt to taste, ½ cup chopped onions, 1 cup diced green bell peppers, and 2 tablespoon ketchup, and cook uncovered for another 3-4 minutes.
    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes on top and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Tamanna

      January 03, 2019 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      Hey there!!

      loved the recipe ..I’m very found of sweetcorn
      and having corn as a chat is a delight ..so thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 04, 2019 at 3:45 am

        Thnx a lot for trying 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sushant

      January 03, 2019 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      Wow I’m already drooling, this looks so yummy.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 04, 2019 at 3:44 am

        Thnx. Do try. You will love it.

        Reply
    3. Manisha Sarda

      June 30, 2020 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Yummy we tried to make it

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 01, 2020 at 3:38 am

        Nice 🙂

        Reply

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