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Makai ka Soup

Cultural Context

Makai ka Soup is a popular Indian dish, often enjoyed as a starter in various regional cuisines. It showcases the sweetness of corn, which is widely cultivated in India. This soup is particularly favored during the monsoon season when warm, comforting dishes are in demand. It can be found in restaurants and homes alike, reflecting the versatility of corn in Indian cooking.

IndianINappetizer
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1½ cups American corn, boiled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 inch ginger piece
5-6 garlic cloves
2 tsps oil
2 tbsps butter
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 one-inch cinnamon sticks
2 black cardamoms
1 tbsp crushed black peppercorns
1½ tbsps refined flour (maida)
8-10 coriander stems
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
12 spinach leaves
1 lemon

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

Coconut milk provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

sweet corn

🥗Healthier: fresh corn

Fresh corn is often more nutritious and flavorful.

1

Crush the corn coarsely with 1 cup water. Crush onion, ginger and garlic cloves.

2

Heat oil and butter in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, black cardamoms and crushed black peppercorns and sauté for 1 minute. Add crushed onion-ginger-garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

3

Add refined flour and mix well and sauté for 1 minute.

4

Add corn, 3 cups water, roughly chopped fresh coriander stems, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Once the mixture comes to a boil, cover the pan and let it cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.

5

Keep the spinach leaves one top of the other, roll them and slice into thin strips.

6

Strain the soup through a thick sieve into a glass bowl, pressing the residue with a ladle to extract all the flavours.

7

Squeeze the juice of a lemon and mix.

8

Place spinach strips in a soup bowl, pour the soup around the spinach and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

boiledblended

Equipment Needed

deep non-stick pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Corn SoupSweet Corn Soup

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