NEPALI TAREKO MAKAI (NEPALESE FRIED CORN)

1 pinch Asafoetida

5-6 pieces Black pepper corns

8 Corn Kernels

½ tsp Cumin seeds

½ tsp Garam masala powder

1 tsp Ginger +garlic paste

2-4 pcs Green Chillies cut into half

1 tsp Green coriander leaves chopped

1-5 pieces Lemon wedges,

11/12 tbs refined oil or pure Ghee

½ tsp Turmeric powder

2 tbsp water

Salt to taste.

Method:

1)      heat the oil in a karahi or non stick pan add asafoetida, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, let it crackle for 50 seconds.

2)      Add ginger+garlic paste keep stirring time to time till the ginger+garlics are cooked.

3)      Add the corn, green chillies, turmeric powder and salt.

4)      Add garam masala.

5)      Add 2 tbsp of water cover the pan  and cook on the low flame for about 3 minutes or till the corns are tender and water is socked.

6)      Serve hot garnished with lemon wedges and  green coriander leaves.