Micro waved Sweet corn on the cob

Micro waved  Sweet corn on the cob

Micro waved  Sweet corn on the cob:

This is an easy to do snack which is rich in fiber and minerals. As you eat it slowly biting it off the cob, by the time you finish it, you really feel full and sated. Children love this, because of the tangy and spicy masala. Good for weight watchers and others alike as this snack doesn’t have any fat whatsoever.

Sweet corn cobs – one or two

Lime – one half

Salt – ¼ tsp

Red chilly powder – a small pinch or less

1.    Peel the corn off its leaves. Carefully remove all the small hairs around the corn.

2.    Wrap the corn cob with two of its leaves and place it in the microwave and for 4 minutes. Slowly unwrap the leaves, turn around the corn cab and microwave it for another 4 minutes.

3.    Meanwhile take a small plate; gently squeeze the lemon juice into it. Try to retain the shape of halved lemon.

4.    Add chilly powder and salt. Adjust the taste.

5.    Now dip the halved lemon into this mixture and rub it gently over the microwaved corn cob turning the cob around. Repeat it till the entire corn cob is covered with the masala.

6.    Serve immediately to the waiting hands.

Tips: You can  microwave 3 corn cobs at a time. Don’t overcrowd the oven for best results. Microwave it for 2 or 3 more minutes if you like.