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Masala Corn

Recipe by Harsh Kumar on InstagramAdded 28 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Masala Corn is a buttery, spicy‑sweet snack where tender corn kernels are tossed in a bold Schezwan‑ketchup sauce, brightened with fresh coriander and lime. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a rainy‑day treat.

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Masala Corn by Harsh Kumar, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Boil the two cut sweet corn cobs in salted water until tender, about 5‑7 minutes, then drain.

  2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.

  3. Add the chopped ginger and garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. Stir in 1 tbsp Schezwan sauce, 4‑5 tbsp tomato ketchup, and 0.5 cup water; mix well and let the sauce simmer for 2‑3 minutes.

  5. Add the boiled corn kernels to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce mixture; cook for another 2 minutes.

  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste, then stir in the chopped fresh coriander and a generous squeeze of lime juice.

  7. Serve the Masala Corn hot.

Tips while you cook

Boil corn just until tender
Cook the cut corn cobs in salted water for 5‑7 minutes, then drain before adding to the sauce.
Sauté aromatics briefly
Sauté the chopped ginger and garlic in melted butter for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant before adding the sauce.
Simmer sauce before corn
Let the Schezwan sauce, ketchup, and water mixture simmer for 2‑3 minutes before tossing in the corn.
Add lime juice at the end
Stir in the squeezed lime juice after seasoning to preserve its fresh flavor.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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