Baby corn is a cereal grain taken from corn (maize) harvested early while the stalks are still small and immature. It typically is eaten whole – cob included. Used extensively in Asian and oriental cooking, baby corn has been touted as one of the healthiest veggies you can add to your stir fries and salads
Nutritional Benefits
1. Low In Calories: Baby corn is very low in calories. 100 grams of baby corn has only 26 calories. Adding the lovely veggie to your weight reduction diet may help you shed some quick and easy pounds.
2. Rich In Fibre: Baby corns picked in the correct age are full of beneficial fibres, notes the book 'Healing Foods', by DK Publishing. Soluble fibre helps control blood sugar levels, and is also good for heart. Fibre adds bulk to the stool and aids in bowel regularity. Fibre takes the longest to digest, thereby inducing a feeling of fullness. This feeling prevents you from bingeing into other high-fat foods.
3. Low-Carb Veggie: While corn is famous for its high starch and carb content, baby corn is less starchy. It has 0.9 grams per one serving (28 grams). It also has negligible fat content, which makes it a better bet for weight loss.
4. Nutrient Dense: Baby corn is an extremely nutrient dense veggie. In addition to essential fibres and proteins, baby corns are packed with vital antioxidants too. It is said that just half cup serving meets 4 percent of the daily body requirement of vitamin A and iron, and 2 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin
5. Stimulates Digestion: Baby corn is packed with both soluble and insoluble fibres. Fibres help stimulate a healthy digestion. A healthy digestive system may also help in healthy and effective weight loss.
6. Promotes Healthy Vision: Yellow baby corn, much like the matured corn has a decent amount of carotenoids. Carotenoids support eye health and lower the risk of cataracts.
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Common Recipes
Babycorn Bezule with Peanut Chutney
Babycorn Bezule with Peanut Chutney
Ingredients:
500 Gram Babycorn
3 Lemons
4 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste
2 tsp Turmeric powder
2 1/2 Tbsp Degi mirch powder
3 tsp Garam masala powder
1/2 Cup Rice flour
1/2 Cup Corn flour
3 Litre Oil (for frying)
1/4 Cup Coconut oil
1 Tbsp Mustard seeds
100 Gram Madras shallots
4 Tbsp Green chilli, chopped
4 Tbsp Ginger, chopped
10-15 Curry leaves
1/4 Cup Yogurt
60 Gram Green coriander, chopped
Preparation:
1. Clean and wash the babycorn, marinate with lime juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, degi mirch powder, garam masala powder and salt.
2.Add the rice flour and corn flour, mix well.
3.Fry the babycorn until cooked and keep aside.
4.Heat the coconut oil in a pan; add mustard seeds let them crackle. Then add sliced shallots, slit green chilies, ginger and curry leaves saute for few minutes.
5.Now add the yogurt and the fried babycorn saute for another 2 minutes.
6.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot on banana leaves with peanut chutney.
Prepare the Chutney
1.To make the chutney, toast the peanuts and coconut in a pan.
2.Add oil, chopped ginger, garlic, onions, dry red chilli and tamarind pulp.
3.Prepare mustard seed and curry leaf tempering in coconut oil.
4.Add this tempering and grind to a coarse paste.
5.Adjust seasoning and serve.
Serves 4
