Corn Bharta with step-by-step photo and video recipe.

Me and my husband loves bharta and this bhutte ka bharta hits all the right notes.

The sweetness of corn, tanginess of tomatoes, flavours of spices and the smokiness of char makes it so much tasty. It goes well with roti or paratha.

This is one of the unique sabzi that you wouldn’t have much heard of. I myself haven’t tried or heard of it anywhere else. It’s my own creation and we love it.

The idea is to slow cook it on a low flame until all the flavours are well combined making it with full of beautiful flavours.

We make baingan ka bharta often but this is a seasonal sabji when we make only when fresh corn is in season.

The idea of corn bharta or bhutte ka bharta striked me while I was doing corn series on my Instagram page and I thought of giving it a try. Ever since we make it every monsoon and love it.

The best part is that it can be prepared using easily available ingredients at home.

This Recipe of Bhutte Ka Bharta is –

Easy to make
Vegan & Gluten free
An Easy Indian Curry Recipe
Has smoky flavour
Uses traditional cooking method.

More Corn Recipes from my kitchen–

Indori Bhutte ka kees

Corn Pakora

Corn Salad

Video Recipe –

How to prepare for Bhutte ka Bharta Recipe –

Peel, wash and boil corn on cob. Finely chop onion and tomato and keep the other suggested ingredients ready.

Which corn can be used for this recipe?

Its best if you get desi bhutte for this recipe. It will add the rustic flavour to the dish. If not, you can also use American corn or sweet corn like I have done.

The mix of both desi corn and sweet corn will also make a good combination.

How to make corn bharta at home?

Heat oil in a pan or clay handi. Add finely chopped onion and cook till nicely brown.

Meanwhile cook the boiled corn on cob on an open flame until charred. Separated the corn from cob and coarsely grind them.

When onions are done add in the spices and cook. Next add tomatoes and cook until nicely done. Finally add corn, mix and cook till done. Finish with coriander leaves.

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Things to keep in mind while making Bhutte ka Bharta –

Cook this sabji on a low flame all through to get the best of flavours.
Prefer to cook in a clay handi, it will add nice rustic flavours.
The onion should be properly cooked until nice golden brown.
Make sure to cook tomatoes till it starts to leave oil from sides and nicely done, else it will give raw taste.
Ground the corn coarsely to get the best texture.
Adjust spices as per taste.
Keep stirring at a regular interval to make sure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Use mustard oil for amazing flavour.

Step by Step Recipe of Corn Bharta Recipe –

Char Corn on Cob –

1. Peel and boil corn on cob for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.
2. Open the pressure cooker only when steam is released by itself.
3. Let it cool down.

4. Cook the bhutte on an open flame until charred evenly.

5. Make sure to keep rotating every now and then.

6. Let it cool down, separate the corn shells from the cob.

7. Grind coarsely and set aside.

Making Masala –

1. Smoke mustard oil in a clay handi or wok. Switch off the flame and let it cool down a bit.
2. Switch on the flame. Add finely chopped garlic and cook for a min.

10. Next add finely chopped onions. Keep cooking until golden brown.

11. When done, add finely chopped tomatoes. Give it a nice mix.

12. Cover and cook for 4-5 mins. Stir in between.

13. Uncover and cook till it starts to leave oil from sides and nicely done.

14. Add in salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.

15. Now add coarsely grounded corn and give it a nice mix.

16. Cook for 4-5 mins on a low flame to make sure all the flavours are nicely infused.

17. Finish it with coriander leaves.

How to serve Corn Bharta –

Corn bharta is a very rustic dish. Serve it with roti or bhakri loaded with ghee for the best combination.

If you wish to have an elaborative meal, pair it with beet salad, tandoori gobhi, veg tehri, raita, tandoori roti.

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Corn Bharta

Chargrilled corn minced and cooked with onion and tomato to make a delicious sweet, spicy and tangy bharta. It goes well with roti or paratha.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

4 Tbsp Mustard Oil
1 Tsp Garlic
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
3/4th Cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes
Boiled Corn
Salt to taste
1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
Coriander leaves

Instructions

Char Corn on Cob –

Peel and boil corn on cob for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.
Open the pressure cooker only when steam is released by itself.
Let it cool down.
Cook the bhutte on an open flame until charred evenly.
Make sure to keep rotating every now and then.
Let it cool down, separate the corn shells from the cob.
Grind coarsely and set aside.

Making Masala –

Smoke mustard oil in a clay handi or wok. Switch off the flame and let it cool down a bit.
Switch on the flame. Add finely chopped garlic and cook for a min.
Next add finely chopped onions. Keep cooking until golden brown.
When done, add finely chopped tomatoes. Give it a nice mix.
Cover and cook for 4-5 mins. Stir in between.
Uncover and cook till it starts to leave oil from sides and nicely done.
Add in salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.
Now add coarsely grounded corn and give it a nice mix.
Cook for 4-5 mins on a low flame to make sure all the flavours are nicely infused.
Finish it with coriander leaves.