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Baby Corn Hara Masala | Baby Corn with Hara Masala Paste | Coriander Baby Corn Masala |
Tarla Dalal
• 01 September, 2015
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Baby Corn Hara Masala | Baby Corn with Hara Masala Paste | Coriander Baby Corn Masala |
Baby Corn Hara Masala is a vibrant and aromatic Indian-style baby corn dish that highlights the freshness of herbs and the mild sweetness of baby corn. This recipe uses a flavorful hara masala paste made from fresh coriander, onions, ginger, garlic, and green chillies — creating a bright green sauce that coats the baby corn beautifully. Quick, simple, and full of natural flavors, this dish can be served as a starter or a side dish with Indian meals. The combination of herbs, spice, and tang makes it a refreshing change from heavy gravies and masalas.
The heart of this dish is the fresh green paste, ground without water to maintain its thickness and intensity. Made using 1½ cups chopped coriander, onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies, cumin seeds, and a little lemon juice, this paste gives the dish its signature aroma and color. Coriander provides freshness, onions add body, ginger and garlic bring warmth, and cumin lends an earthy depth. This green paste is sautéed in oil to unlock its flavors, turning it into a fragrant base for the baby corn.
The baby corn itself is sliced and cooked just enough to retain its slight crunch while absorbing the masala. After sautéing the green paste for a few minutes, the baby corn is added with salt and a little water, allowing it to simmer and soak in the masala. Baby corn, being mildly sweet and neutral, pairs beautifully with the spicy and herby green paste, making every bite flavorful and exciting. This balance of fresh herbs and subtle sweetness makes the dish truly unique.
A final touch of lemon juice and sugar brings perfect balance to the dish. The lemon juice adds brightness and enhances the green flavors, while the sugar subtly rounds out the heat and acidity. This delicate blend of tang, spice, and mild sweetness makes Coriander Baby Corn Masala appealing to all age groups. The dish is best served hot, as the aroma and texture are most enjoyable when freshly cooked.
One of the strengths of Baby Corn Hara Masala is its versatility. It can be served as a starter, paired with toothpicks for a dry appetizer, or enjoyed as a side dish with rotis, parathas, or rice. Since the recipe uses everyday Indian ingredients, it fits effortlessly into home-cooking routines. It’s also a great way to make baby corn more flavorful for children and adults who prefer lighter, less oily dishes.
Overall, Baby Corn with Hara Masala is a wonderful example of how fresh herbs and simple cooking techniques can elevate a basic vegetable into a lip-smacking delight. The fragrant coriander paste, mild heat, and soft-crunchy baby corn combine to create a refreshing dish full of color and taste. Serve it hot to experience its full flavor — a delightful, wholesome, and easy-to-make dish that adds brightness to any Indian meal.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
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Total Time
18 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
for Baby Corn Hara Masala
2 cups sliced baby corn
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Green Paste (without Using Any Water)
1 1/2 cups chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp chopped green chillies
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Method
for Baby Corn Hara Masala
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the green paste and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the baby corn, salt and 4 tbsp of water and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the flame, add the lemon juice and sugar and mix well.
- Serve Baby Corn Hara Masala hot.
Baby Corn Hara Masala recipe with step by step photos
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To make the Baby Corn Hara Masala, Heat the oilin a broad non-stick pan.
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Add the green paste and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the 2 cups sliced baby corn, salt to tasteand 4 tbsp of water and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Remove from the flame, add the 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp sugar and mix well.
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Serve Baby Corn Hara Masala hot.
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Baby Corn Hara Masala.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 169 cal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 7.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11.3 mg |
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Archana M
April 2, 2021, 9:28 p.m.
Quick easy recipe.. with baby corn.. the spice added to this recipe is really nice.. and the green colour is very vibrant.. the lemon and the sugar added completes the dish.. i have loved this..
Foodie #566676
Aug. 2, 2017, 4:09 p.m.
Excellent , Thank you very much
Sonal Modi
Oct. 16, 2015, 4:58 p.m.
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