Buttered Corn
A simple and delicious buttered corn snack created with sweet corn kernels, butter, and a delightful blend of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cup corn kernels
- 2 cups water for boiling the corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon Butter or 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or freshly crushed black pepper, add as required
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs or any herb of your choice or italian herbs (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- salt as required
Instructions
Cooking Corn
- Rinse the corn kernels couple of times in fresh water.
- Cook the sweet corn kernels in pressure cooker with salt and water for 3 to 4 whistles. You could also boil in a pan. Though cooking in a pan will take longer.
- If using corn cobs then pressure cook or steam them in enough water. If pressure cooking, then cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Drain all the water and keep the corn kernels aside.
- If using corn cobs, then let them become warm or cool. Then remove the corn kernels from the cobs carefully with a knife.
Making Buttered Corn
- In another pan or you could use the same pressure cooker, melt the butter.
- Then add the corn kernels, salt, herbs and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add cheese. Stir and on a low heat mix well till cheese melts. Adding cheese is optional.
- Serve buttered corn hot or warm straight away. While serving you can garnish with fresh herbs of your choice. For a slight tang drizzle some lemon juice while eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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