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Bhutta Masala

Street Style Indian Corn (Bhutta Masala)

Bhutta Masala, or street-style Indian corn, will change your corn on the cob game! This simple side dish is flavor-packed. Surprise and delight your dinner guests with this unexpected twist on a beloved BBQ staple!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Peel back husks from corn, if necessary. Pro: leaving some of the husks attached can help with rotating corn during roasting and makes a nice presentation.
  2. On a gas stove, place the corn directly on the open fire over medium-high heat and let roast for 30-50 seconds until charred. Then carefully rotate using tongs until all sides are charred. *see grill and oven methods in notes
  3. After charring, brush the corn evenly with melted butter.
  4. Place the Indian spice and salt on a small plate or in a small bowl and mix. Take your lemon half and use it to pick up spices out of the bowl or plate. Rub spice-coated lemon on the corn until coated to your liking.
  5. Garnish with cilantro or green onion. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Methods Of Preparation

On The Grill
Preheat the grill to a high heat. Directly place the corn on the grill and cook until all sides are charred.
Open Fire
On a gas stove, place the corn directly on the open fire over medium-high heat and let roast for 30-50 seconds until charred. Then carefully rotate using tongs until all sides are charred.
In The Oven
In an oven preheated to 375°F, cook the corn for 18-20 minutes in a baking pan. Move the corn to the top rack and broil on high for 1 minute per side or until charred on all sides.
After Charring
First, brush the corn with melted butter. Then take half a lemon and dip it in the Indian spice mix. Rub the spice mix over the corn until well coated to your liking. Add a pinch of salt and garnish with cilantro or green onion to finish.

Store & Reheat

Store

Fridge: Transfer the dish to a large glass storage container with an airtight lid. Allow it to cool to room temperature before securing the lid (about 30-45 minutes; the exact time depends on the amount of meat). Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Not recommended.

Reheat

Microwave: Place the dish in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. If reheating larger amounts, rotate halfway through to warm it evenly.*
Stovetop: Not recommended.
Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the dish in an oven-safe dish, cover it with foil, and cook for 8-10 minutes.* This is a great option to keep the food warm for a crowd!
* Total time depends on the amount you are reheating.