Indian Masala Street Corn Recipe
This Indian Masala Street Corn hails from the streets of Bombay. It's lathered with ghee and garam masala spice-a simple easy summer side dish to add to your next Indian feast!
How to Make the Best Indian Masala Street Corn
Indian Masala Street Corn brings the vibrant flavors of Bombay street food right to your backyard grill. This simple yet incredibly flavorful side dish transforms ordinary corn on the cob into something extraordinary with just a few pantry staples—ghee, garam masala, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
The secret to this recipe is getting a nice char on the corn before slathering it with the aromatic masala ghee. The combination of warm spices, rich ghee, and that slight smokiness from the grill creates an irresistible flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any Indian feast or summer barbecue.
Whether you’re serving this alongside grilled meats or as part of an Indian-inspired spread, this street corn is sure to become a favorite. Feel free to customize the spice level to your preference and don’t skip the lime—that bright acidity really brings all the flavors together.
Indian Masala Street Corn
This Indian Masala Street Corn hails from the streets of Bombay. It's lathered with ghee and garam masala spice-a simple easy summer side dish to add to your next Indian feast!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Instructions
Grilling the Corn
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Shuck corn. Grill corn dry, directly on grates over medium-high heat, until nicely charred on all sides, about 12 minutes.
Making the Masala Ghee
- Mix garam masala and salt with the ghee. Feel free to add chili flakes or cayenne for more spice and amchoor powder if using.
Finishing
- Brush the Masala Ghee over charred corn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze with lime juice and serve!
- Feel free to add any optional garnishes—scallions, lime wedges, cilantro, fresh chilies, or masala chaat.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne or fresh chilies to the ghee mixture.
- Amchoor powder adds a tangy, citrusy flavor and can substitute for lime juice.
- This corn pairs perfectly with other Indian dishes like tikka masala or butter chicken.
