Zesty Corn and Pomegranate Chaat with Mint
Equipment
- Mixing bowl A large bowl to toss all your ingredients together.
- Chopping board and knife For prepping your veggies and herbs.
- Citrus squeezer (optional) Makes extracting lemon juice easier.
- Spoon or spatula For mixing.
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- 2 cups boiled sweet corn cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 small cucumber deseeded and chopped
- 1 small tomato finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves chopped
- Juice of 1 large lemon
Dry & Pantry Ingredients
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- ½ tsp black salt kala namak
- ¼ tsp red chili powder optional for heat
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp tamarind chutney optional for sweetness
- 1 tbsp green chutney optional for extra zing
- ½ cup sev or crushed papdi for garnish and crunch
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Start by boiling the sweet corn. Use frozen or fresh corn kernels and boil them for 3–5 minutes until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature. This is the backbone of most sweet corn chat recipes and gives a juicy, mildly sweet base to your dish.
- While the corn is cooling, prep your vegetables. Chop onions, cucumber, tomato, green chilies, mint, and coriander finely.
Step 2: Combine the Base
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled sweet corn, pomegranate arils, chopped onions, cucumber, and tomato. Toss gently.
Step 3: Flavor It Up
- Sprinkle in the cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, red chili powder, and regular salt. Mix thoroughly. Add the lemon juice and stir again. You can also add tamarind and green chutney at this stage if you want a saucier chaat—this is more common in chaat recipe street food versions.
Step 4: Add Herbs and Crunch
- Fold in the chopped mint and coriander leaves. Right before serving, sprinkle sev or crushed papdi on top for texture. If you love the crispiness of papri chaat recipe, this crunch adds a similar delight.
Step 5: Serve Immediately
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Do not let it sit too long, as the sev or papdi will get soggy. You can also serve this in individual paper cones or small bowls at a chaat party.