Bhutta, also known as corn on the cob, is one of the most loved snacks during monsoons. You will find many vendors selling this delicious snack in every nook and corner of the city. However, while making it at home, we often fail to get the same street-style flavour. Bhutta might not have that distinct flavour or spiciness that the street corn has. This leaves us wondering where we are going wrong? Do they use any special ingredients? The answer is no! All you need to do is keep a few things in mind, and you will be able to make it perfectly in your kitchen. And guess what, we have revealed the secret for you. Check it out.
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Cooking Tips | Here are 5 tips to make street-style masala bhutta at home:
1. Make your own spice blend
The spice mix is the most important ingredient in making your corn delicious. Usually, chaat masala, red chili powder and salt are added to corn. Although you can use store-bought spices, they don’t have the same freshness as homemade spices. It may take more effort, but go ahead and make your own spice mix. This will make your corn taste even better.
2. Roast the corn well
The street bhutta (corn) is cooked over coals on an open gas stove. To make it at home, you will have to grill it directly on your kitchen gas stove. While doing so, make sure all the sides are grilled properly. If you don’t pay attention, your bhutta will lack that charred flavour that makes it so loved. So, remember to keep turning it on all sides.
3. Apply butter
Butter has the power to make anything taste better. Once your roast is well charred, apply a good amount of butter on it. This will give your roast a great, rich flavor. Imagine eating a crispy roast covered in butter. Delicious, isn’t it? We are sure you wouldn’t want to miss out on this heavenly feeling.
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4. Sprinkle the spice mix generously
After applying butter to the roast, sprinkle the spice mixture you have prepared on it. The spice mixture is what gives the roast its spicy flavor. Needless to say, you should sprinkle it wholeheartedly. For maximum flavor, make sure all sides are well coated. Apart from the three spices mentioned above, you can sprinkle any additional spices of your choice.
5. Squeeze lemon juice on it
To give your roast the ultimate street-style flavour, squeeze lemon juice on it. Its tartness will enhance the flavour of your roast even more. Also, a mixture of tangy lemon juice and butter works like magic. Just like the spice mix, make sure you squeeze lemon juice on the roast.
Follow these easy tips the next time you make masala bhutta at home. Let us know how these worked for you in the comments below.
