Corn Chili Masala /Corn Curry

Sweet corn curry cooked in  tangy tomato sauce

INGREDIENTS

• Corn kernals-2 cup
• Tomato-3
• Bottle gourd-1 cup
• Chopped capsicum -1 cup
• Cashew nut pieces-2 tbsp
• Green chilies-2
• Ginger-1 inch
• Dried fenugreek leaves-1tsp
• Garam masala-1tsp
• Red chili powder-1tsp
• Turmeric-1/2 tsp
• Salt-1tsp
• Sugar-1tsp
• Refined oil-3 tbsp

PROCEDURE-

1. Pressure cook corn kernals with a cup of water for 2 whistles,drain and keep aside.
2. Peel and chop bottle gourd,chop tomato ,chili and ginger in small pieces.
3. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker add tomato, chili,bottlegourd and cashew pieces and saute for 1 minute .
4. Add 2 tbsp water and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame .
5. When cooled completely, grind and make a fine paste.
6. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan add chopped capsicum and saute for a minute,drain and keep aside.
7. Now add grated ginger and boiled corn in the same pan and saute for few seconds.
8. Add kasoori methi(dried fenugreek leaves),all the spices and the ground tomato paste 
9. Mix and add 3/4 cup water cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
10. Add sugar and fresh coriander and serve hot.

Serving suggestions-best served with paratha,roti and rice