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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Indian Street Style Corn-On-The-Cob | Masala Bhutta

    Published: Jun 4, 2019 · Modified: Jul 4, 2020 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Indian Street Style Corn-On-The-Cob | Masala Bhutta

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    Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob on a platter with a bottle of hot sauce on the side and a spoonful of spice rub over it and text at the bottom
    Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob on a platter with a bottle of hot sauce on the side and a spoonful of spice rub over it and text at the bottom

    Tracking PixelCharred Corn is rubbed with Indian spices and a dash of lemon to make it an irresistible treat! This flavorful Indian style street food is an easy BBQ side.

    This post has been compensated by McCormick® at Walmart. All opinions are mine alone.

    top angle shot of Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob with one of it half eaten and a lemon wedge on the side

    Bhutta (Indian name for corn) or Street Style Corn-On-The-Cob is one of my favorite snacks. Ironically, in India, we enjoy this grilled corn during the rainy season, while in the West, this is enjoyed as a summertime snack. In India, it is a very popular street food where the vendor comes with his cart that's loaded solely with corn. He grills the corn on a small stove fueled by charcoal until it's nicely charred. He uses a freshly cut lemon to spread a special spicy and tangy masala (spice mixture) evenly all over the grilled corn. He then serves the hot corn on a bed of husk. The key in this recipe is the masala and the way the corn is charred. Indian spices definitely bring big flavor to the grilled corn on the cob game. Grilled corn is also a popular snack to have when on the beach. Growing up, my dad and I  would eagerly wait for the Monsoon to start. The sound of this street food vendor hawking his wares on a rainy day outside our house was like music to my ears!

    a hand holding a Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob

    We would order a Bhutta each, almost every single day of the season. We were his regular customers. No matter how heavy the rains were, he would be there outside our home every day and we, like his loyal customers, would place our order and wait patiently for it to get ready. Over the years, he even allowed me to apply the spice rub myself and I would make mine super spicy and tangy. Today, I don't just miss the Mumbai Monsoons but also the Bhutta which is a staple fixture of this season! It's been a little over six years since I last ate street-style corn cooked the Indian way! Unfortunately, I always end up visiting my home in Mumbai during the summertime and so never get to enjoy this dish because it is seasonal. I envy all the Insta pics that I see during that time of the year where all my friends are relishing grilled corn while I am left sulking. But this year, I decided to put an end to this self-inflicted misery of mine. I decided to make Bhutta Indian style. 

    3 image collage of corn on the cob used to make Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob

    Grilled Corn is looked upon as the perfect summer fare here which can be made on the grill or in the oven. I prefer the grill method as the crispy charred corn tastes the best when grilled over the fire. This snack covers all of the flavor bases – sweet, savory, smoky, and sour. We love hosting our friends and family all year through and as expected, food is always the center of all these get-togethers. Summers are reserved for outdoor grilling and BBQs. All of us get together with family and the boys cook up a BBQ menu for us. Since summer has just begun, we wanted to have our friends over for a casual hangout. As most of them are Indians who miss home food just like me, I thought this would be a nice opportunity to cook something to excite their Indian taste-buds. I wanted to surprise my guests with my unique take on corn.  I wanted some specific ingredients to make the spice rub. Since I am a regular shopper at Walmart, that is where I went to search for my secret ingredients. 🙂

    Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob on a platter with a bottle of hot sauce on the side and a spoonful of spice rub over it

    Let me tell you a bit about a couple of these products that I used for my spice rub. First, Frank’s® RedHot® Sauce - an amazing hot sauce, which brings the perfect balance of flavor and heat to any recipe. Second, Lawry’s® Seasoned Salt - which is salt mixed with a blend of spices like paprika, turmeric, garlic, etc. It instantly adds flavor to any dish - during or after cooking! These two ingredients worked so beautifully together to create a flavorful spice rub suited to the spicy Indian palate. The flavor is all-important! The right ingredients can instantly elevate your grilling experience - and trust me, these products did just that!!! I strongly suggest you use these ingredients when you make this recipe. You'll see what I'm talking about! 

    9 image collage showing the steps to make Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob

    Now, here's how to make Indian Street Style Corn-On-The-Cob at home. The first step is to create the spice rub. Mix together the following ingredients - Lawry’s® Seasoned Salt, McCormick® Black Pepper, Frank’s® RedHot® Original Sauce, McCormick® Cumin powder and Indian Garam Masala (you can find this in any Indian store). Set this aside for now. Shuck the corn. Melt some butter (either in a saucepan or in the microwave) and transfer to another bowl. Pre-heat your grill to medium-high. Grill the corn by turning occasionally until the corn is evenly charred and cooked. The amount of charring is a personal preference (some prefer light, while others prefer well done). I like it well done. Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush the corn with melted butter. Make sure the corn is coated fully, because who doesn't love lots of butter on their corn?! Plus, it will help the spice rub better adhere to the corn. Liberally sprinkle the spice mix onto the corn on all sides evenly. After this, rub the corn with lemon. Traditionally, a lemon is cut in half and rubbed over the corn to ensure even coverage, but you can even squeeze a lemon over it (be cautious here – lest it becomes too sour). Garnish the corn with cilantro and serve immediately. Be careful when handling the hot corn!

    2 Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob on a platter with a bowl of spice rub on the side

    Substitutions - If you don't have Frank’s® RedHot® Original Sauce, you can skip it or use any chili powder or paprika instead. Instead of seasoned salt, use regular salt. Use vegan butter to make this a vegan snack. 

    top angle shot of 3 Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob

    Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob

    Charred Corn is rubbed with Indian spices and a dash of lemon to make it an irresistible treat! This flavorful Indian style street food is an easy BBQ side.
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Course: accompaniment, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Asian, Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Ingredients 

    • 3 tbsp. Lawry’s® Seasoned Salt
    • 2 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper  
    • 1 tbsp Frank’s® RedHot® Original Sauce
    • 2 tsp McCormick® Cumin powder
    • 1/2 tbsp Indian Spice Blend/Garam Masala
    • 3 cobs of corn
    • 4 tbsp melted butter
    • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
    • Lemon juice

    Instructions

    Spice Rub

    • Mix together the following ingredients - Lawry’s® Seasoned Salt, McCormick® Black Pepper, Frank’s® RedHot® Original, McCormick® Cumin powder and the Indian Spice Blend/Garam Masala. Set this aside for now.

    Corn prep

    • Shuck the corn
    • Melt the butter (either in the microwave or in a saucepan). Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
    • Preheat your grill to medium high.
    • Grill the corn with the lid closed turning occasionally until the corn is charred and cooked. The amount of charring is a personal preference (some prefer light, while others prefer well done)
    • Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush the corn with the melted butter Make sure the corn is coated fully. This will help the rub better adhere to the corn.
    • Liberally sprinkle the spice mix onto the corn.
    • After this, rub corn with lemon. Traditionally, a lemon is cut in half and rubbed over the corn to ensure even coverage.An alternative is to cut a piece of lemon and just rub it on the corn to coat it. (Be cautious here – lest it become too sour).
    • Garnish corn with cilantro and serve.
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    close up shot of a half eaten Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob

    Here are some other corn recipes that you can try this summer. Vegan Edamame & Sweet Corn Gravy , Sweet Corn & Bulgur Wheat Mini Steamed Cakes| Idli, Paneer Cheese Corn Balls, Cheesy Corn Rawa Pancakes and Jhajhariya/Sweetcorn Pudding.

    3 Indian Street Style Corn On The Cob placed in a platter

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of McCormick® at Walmart. Once again, I strongly recommend you try the exact ingredients I used for the spice rub, you will not be disappointed! Hope you enjoy this dish as much as I did!

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here.

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    Comments

    1. Veenas says

      October 29, 2020 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      One Of My Favorite Food Corn Rob. Thank You for Sharing this Recipe. I will Try this at One day in My home. It's Easy To Cook.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 29, 2020 at 5:07 pm

        Thank you so much. It's my favorite.

        Reply
    2. Anita says

      September 23, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love how all the spice makes the corn so flavorful. This is going to be our favorite way to grill some corns from now on. 🙂

      Reply
      • Priya says

        September 23, 2020 at 11:09 pm

        I am so glad to hear that! Thank you.

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This Indian style street corn on the cob was so delicious and flavorful! one of my new favorite summer side dishes! Everyone loved it.

      Reply
    4. Krissy Allori says

      June 05, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      This corn on the cob looks so amazing and delicious! I can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    5. The Anthony Kitchen says

      June 05, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      Your pictures have me craving some grilled corn. This Indian street corn will make the perfect side dish for any summertime BBQ.

      Reply
    6. Dr. Elise Ho says

      June 05, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      I adore street corn and this definitely looks like a must try

      Reply
    7. Tayler Ross says

      June 05, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      I love street corn, and this is by far the best recipe I've ever had! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Luci's Morsels says

      June 05, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      I love that you can recreate that special food memory at home! Now I have reason to visit India during the monsoon season. I may just park myself and eat Bhutta, but that's ok, right?! I can't wait to try this this summer!!

      Reply
    9. Taylor says

      June 05, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      This is a must make for our next cookout! Looks so delicious!

      Reply
    10. Suzy says

      June 04, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      I bet the flavors are amazing! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    11. Sonal says

      June 04, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      Omg omg omg 😲
      Nothing can beat Indian street corn...the best in the world. I wanted to pick one and chomp on it.... beautiful

      Reply
    12. Jen says

      June 04, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      These are so good! Such a flavorful twist to a classic summer time must have.

      Reply
    13. Tara Margetson says

      June 04, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      So perfect for grilling season! I love all those spices. I can definitely see why this is one of your favorites!

      Reply
    14. Katie A. says

      June 04, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      I would eat so many of these!!! I love grilled corn, Indian spices & all Indian snacks/chaat. This is probably my perfect food!!! I must try your wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    15. Krissy Allori says

      June 04, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Absolutely delicious! Loved the Indian spice!

      Reply
    16. Ramakrishnan says

      June 04, 2019 at 11:23 am

      Your very description has left a tangy taste in my mouth,now longing to taste..

      Reply

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