Makai Paaka

By khatoon January 23, 2015

Yield : 4 servings

Ingredients

corn cobs, husks and threads removed and halved to make 8 pieces, then boiled in plenty of water, with half a teaspoon salt added. Whilst the corn cobs are cooking, prepare the sauce with the below ingredients. - 4 fresh
water - 2 cups
tomato, liquefi ed with one cup of water - 1 large
cilantro leaves, chopped - 1 cup fresh
chopped bell pepper, green or red - 2 tablespoons
chopped, seeds removed - 1 green chili,
turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
salt - 1/4 teaspoon
sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
coconut cream, diluted with one cup water - 1 cup

Instructions

Boil 2 cups of water with the tomato liquid, cilantro
bell pepper and chopped green chili.
When the vegetables are tender add the turmeric, salt
and sugar.
Pour the coconut cream and lemon juice. Stir on low
heat until the sauce starts bubbling. Do not cover.
Add the previously cooked corn cobs. Keep on stirring
to thicken the sauce and to cover the cobs with the
spicy sauce. Taste for any adjustments and remove
from the heat. Do not cover the cobs until they are
cool. Serve hot or cold with the sauce.
Good as a side dish for a small party