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Buttery Corn On The Cob Microwave Recipe | Quick Microwave Corn Cob | Kids Buttered Corn Cob |
Tarla Dalal
• 08 October, 2015
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Buttery Corn On The Cob Microwave Recipe | Quick Microwave Corn Cob | Kids Buttered Corn Cob |
🌽 Buttery Corn on the Cob – A Quick and Comforting Microwave Treat
Buttery Corn on the Cob (Microwave Recipe) is a quick, fuss-free, and delicious snack loved by both kids and adults. The natural sweetness of sweet corn cobs pairs perfectly with melted butter, lemon juice, salt, and chilli powder to create a comforting treat in just minutes. What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity—just brush the cobs with butter, microwave for 5 minutes, and top with tangy-spicy seasonings for instant enjoyment. It’s a perfect snack for busy evenings, picnics, or kids’ tiffin boxes.
⚡ Ultra-Quick Microwave Cooking
This Quick Microwave Corn Cob method drastically reduces cooking time compared to boiling or roasting. Microwaving with a touch of butter helps soften the kernels while retaining their juiciness and natural crunch. Because the corn is cooked without water, its vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants remain intact. Once microwaved, a second coating of butter, chilli, salt, and lemon takes the flavor to the next level—tangy, spicy, and buttery all at once.
👶 A Kid-Friendly Snack
Kids Buttered Corn Cob is especially popular because children love the soft, juicy kernels and mild buttery flavor. Corn provides energy-giving carbohydrates, fiber, and B vitamins that support growing bodies. The recipe uses simple, familiar flavors that children enjoy, making it a healthier alternative to packaged snacks or deep-fried treats. You can also adjust the spice level to keep it kid-safe and gentle on the stomach.
💚 Is Buttery Corn on the Cob Healthy?
Corn itself is very healthy—rich in fiber, antioxidants, folate, and lutein (good for eyes). It supports digestion, boosts immunity, and provides steady energy. However, the healthiness of Buttery Corn on the Cob depends on the amount of butter and salt used. Excess butter increases saturated fat and calories, so using 1–2 tsp total per cob keeps it wholesome. Lemon juice adds vitamin C, and chilli powder boosts metabolism, making this a flavorful yet balanced snack when eaten mindfully.
🩸 Is Buttery Corn on the Cob Good for Diabetics?
For diabetics, this dish can be enjoyed in moderation. Sweet corn has a moderate glycemic index, but its high fiberhelps slow sugar absorption. To keep it diabetic-friendly:
- Use very little butter or replace with olive oil,
- Add extra lemon to boost antioxidants,
- Use restricted salt,
- Avoid overeating (½–1 cob is ideal).
Prepared this way, it becomes a safer alternative to fried snacks and helps maintain stable energy levels.
❤️ Heart-Healthy and BP Friendly (with modifications)
Corn is naturally low in fat, cholesterol-free, and high in potassium, which supports heart health and blood pressure control. However, heart patients should limit butter and salt. Replacing some or all butter with olive oil makes it heart-friendly. Avoiding excessive salt keeps it suitable for those with hypertension. In its modified form—low butter, low salt, lemon-heavy—microwave corn cob becomes a light, heart-supportive snack.
⚖️ Suitable for Weight Loss (if butter is reduced)
While corn is calorie-friendly and filling due to its fiber content, the butter can increase calories quickly. For weight loss, simply reduce butter to ½–1 tsp, skip extra salt, and add more lemon and chilli for flavor. This keeps the snack low-calorie, satisfying, and nutritious. The fiber helps control hunger, while the slow-release carbs provide sustained energy without cravings—making Buttery (Light) Corn on the Cob an excellent choice for healthy snacking.
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Total Time
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Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
for Buttery Corn On The Cob
4 tsp melted butter
salt to taste
chilli powder to taste
lemon juice to taste
Method
for Buttery Corn On The Cob
- Put 1 tsp of melted butter on each corn cob.
- Place both the buttered corn cobs in a microwave safe plate ad microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Apply 1 tsp of melted butter, little lemon juice, chilli powder and salt evenly over each boiled corn cob.
- Serve immediately.
Buttery Corn On The Cob recipe with step by step photos
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To make the Buttery Corn On The Cob, Put 1 tsp of melted butter on each sweet corn cob.
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Place both the buttered corn cobs in a microwave safe plate ad microwave on high for 5 minutes.
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Apply 1 tsp of melted butter, little lemon juice to taste, chilli powder to taste andsalt to taste evenly over each boiled corn cob.
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Serve Buttery Corn On The Cob immediately.
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shreya_the foodie
June 14, 2021, 9:06 a.m.
The classic Bhutta kids love. Come monsoons and corn is abundantly available in India.
Padmini
March 29, 2021, 4:41 p.m.
Can we use the cream obtained by boiling milk which is used for making ghee?
Tarla Dalal
March 29, 2021, 4:41 p.m.
Hi Padmini, I guess you are talking about the thick malai, you can use that but, the texture will differ greatly.
Shobha Dubey
March 11, 2021, 2:51 p.m.
Yes, it is true that fresh cream has enhanced the taste of paneer makhanwala i made yesterday for dinner. will try for palakpaneer, chole and other thick gravy subzis ki recipe for sure. I am regularly gathering the layer of malai from our home milk for extracting ghee for my home. I will definitely go for making fresh cream also if it so easy to make at home.
Dhwani Gandhi
May 21, 2020, 8:02 a.m.
Buttered corn is my favourite. I had never tried making a corn cob in a microwave but this recipe is nice and quick. It is so buttery and the chilli powder adds to the taste ofcourse.
ishwar lal meena
Aug. 26, 2016, 8:19 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 26, 2016, 8:19 p.m.
Thanks Ishwar. Please continue posting your valuable thoughts.
Payal Parikh 86
Feb. 14, 2016, 9:18 p.m.
I love these buttery corn on the cob with lots of lemon juice, chilli powder and salt, and as it is made in a microwave it is not only easy but also has an unique taste.
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