Corn sabji is a North Indian curry made with fresh corn. It is made in a dry form or with a moderately spiced tomato gravy. It has the natural sweet flavor of corn along with the mild flavor of Indian spices.

Ingredients and Preparation

Corn is the main ingredient for making corn sabji. Onion, tomato, ginger and garlic are used for the gravy and also to enhance the flavor. Indian spices like cumin, turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander seed powder are used.

Corn sabji is made either in a pressure cooker or kadhai. Little oil is taken in the vessel and all the spices, onion and tomato are added. Corn is added and pressure cooked for a short time.

Serving

·         Corn sabji is served with Indian breads like roti or chapatti.

·         It can also be served with rice.

Popular Variations

·         Corn capsicum – It is a curry made with green bell pepper and corn.

·         Corn palak – Corn is cooked in a green spinach gravy.

Health and Nutrition Facts

Serving size – 1 bowl

Calories – 90 cal, Fat – 3 g, Protein – 3 g, Carbohydrates – 20 g, Dietary fiber – 3 g

·         Corn sabji is low in calories and fat. It is a good source of protein and dietary fiber.

·         Proteins are very essential for the body as they help to build muscle mass.

·         Corn is a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber. It helps to bind with the waste in the body and helps to remove it from the body.

·         It is a rich source of niacin, folate and vitamin C. They act as antioxidants and help to protect the body from ageing and diseases like cancer.

·         It has a cholesterol lowering effect on the body.

·         It also helps in non insulin dependent diabetes management.