Jolada Palya (Stir-Fried Corn with Basil and Leeks)
A recipe for Jolada Palya (Stir-Fried Corn with Basil and Leeks) from the cookbook, Vibrant India, written by Chitra Agrawal.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small leek white and light green part, finely chopped
- Kernels cut from 4 ears of corn 3-4 cups
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice more as needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large wok or frying pan, melt the ghee over medium heat. Add one cumin seed. When it starts to sizzle, add the rest of the cumin and cook a few seconds, until they start to brown. Stir in the leek and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the corn kernels, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until corn is heated through to desired preference, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and basil. Season with additional salt if needed. Serve immediately.