Corn Kees Cups (Bhutte Ka Kees)

ताजे नर्म दूधिया भुट्टे से बना हमारे शहर इन्दौर-मालवा का खास स्ट्रीट फूड भुट्टे का कीस (bhutte ka kiss or bhutte ka kees) अपने खास स्वाद की वजह से सबकी पसंद है ।

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Indore city can also be called as Chaat city or food destination.

Bhutte Ka Kees is a season dish prepared when fresh corn is available. ‘Bhutte’ means corn and Kees refers to the grated part.

I made this dish with new presentation hope you all like it.

INGREDIENTS:

5 medium-sized fresh corn cobs,
4 tbsp ghee,
1/2 tsp cumin seeds,
1/8 tsp asafoetida,
2 tsp ginger paste,(optional)
1 tsp garlic paste, (optional)
1/2 tsp green chilli paste, more if you want it spicy,
1/2 tsp turmeric powder,
Salt as per taste
1 cup milk,
1 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh coconut, grated (optional)
4 fresh tomatoes for cups

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Grate corn cobs and set it aside.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and ginger-garlic-green chilly paste.
3. Once its slightly brown, add the grated corn, turmeric and salt.
4. Add the milk slowly, stirring all the time, and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer until corn is cooked.
6. As the moisture evaporates, the mixture will start to thicken and stick to the pan so keep stirring all the time.
7. Slice the tomatoes into halves and hollow them.
8. Fill tomatoes with Kees.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut. Serve hot.