How to cook corn kernels 2 ways – Open pot & Pressure cooker method

How to cook sweet corn kernels 2 ways with step by step pictures and video 

I usually buy corn cobs but when its not available, buy this pack of readymade fresh corn kernels.I usually do not buy frozen corn as I prefer fresh over frozen.There is nothing like hot and juicy corn with butter and spices…I so love it!

How can you cook sweet corn?

• One pot method – In this open pot method, you can boil corn in water  until soft, takes about 5-10 mins depends on he corn variety.
• Steaming -You can use a idli pot, pour water inside place the steaming basket over it (without touching water) and steam corn, this method takes little extra time and I mostly don’t prefer this during my busy hours.
• Pressure cooking – This is the easiest method, add corn , just pour water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.Let the pressure release by itself and you are done.

You can drain water and use it as a stock for soups for any curries you make.

Why no salt is added?

When I cook corn on the cob, I usually add salt and cook but for corn kernels only recently found that that it toughens corn a bit so I cook it without salt and then add salt while making curries.

How to cook corn 2 ways

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How to cook corn 2 ways

How to cook corn 2 ways open pot method and pressure cooker method

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

Open pot method:

• 1 cup corn
• 2 cups water

Pressure cooker method:

• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup water

Instructions

• Open pot method:
• Boil water add fresh corn kernels to it.
• Let it cook for 10-12 mins.You can taste check to see if its cooked.Once cooked switch off.Drain water and use ot for recipes
• Pressure cooker method:
• To a pressure cooker add corn kernels, add 1 cup water.
• Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Let pressure release by itself.Now open drain water and use the corn for recipes.

My tips while cooking corn kernels:

• Do not overcook, it may end up giving tough corn.
• Do not salt salt while cooking corn kernels.
• Choose and buy tender corn kernels , should light yellow.

Open pot method:

1. Boil water add fresh corn kernels to it.
2. Let it cook for 10-12 mins.You can taste check to see if its cooked.Once cooked switch off.Drain water and use it.

Pressure cooker method:

1. To a pressure cooker add corn kernels, add 1 cup water.
   
2. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Let pressure release by itself.Now open drain water and use the corn for recipes.
   

Serving Suggestion:

• You can serve it as such with salt,pepper and butter.
• Make masala corn or peri peri for spice lovers
• Add raw onion,tomato chat chutney and serve it as a chat
• Make a salad dressing and serve as a salad.

This is the pic of peri peri corn I made a while back.