Easy Recipe
Sweet Corn
Vegetarian Main
Beginner
For 4 people

Creamy Corn Malai Mushroom with Popcorn


Corn Malai Mushroom is a simple yet sumptuous dish that combines the earthy flavours of mushrooms with the sweetness of corn, all enveloped in a creamy, subtly spiced gravy. Topped with crispy popcorn for a playful crunch, this recipe offers an interesting twist to a classic combination. Quick to prepare, it makes a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms

    250 g
  • Sweet corn kernels (boiled)

    1 cup
  • Onion (finely chopped or paste)

    1 large
  • Garlic paste

    2 tsp
  • White pepper powder

    ½ tsp
  • Oregano

    ¼ tsp
  • Lemon juice

    1 tbsp
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Refined oil

    2 tbsp
  • Butter

    1 tbsp
  • Water

    as needed
  • Sunrise Kali Mirch (black pepper) powder

    ½ tsp
  • Sunrise Dhania (coriander) powder

    1 tsp
  • Sunrise Jeera (cumin) powder

    ½ tsp
  • Fresh cream

    ½ cup
  • Sugar

    1 pinch
  • Popcorn (homemade or ready-made)

    ¼ cup
  • Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

    2 tbsp

Sunrise tip: Partially frying the mushrooms before adding them to the gravy helps retain their texture and prevent them from getting soggy.

 

Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Mushrooms

Time: 5 minutes

Clean the whole mushrooms thoroughly. Season with salt, white pepper powder, and a dash of lemon juice. Heat oil in a pan, add the mushrooms, and fry until partially cooked (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.

 

Step 2: Boil the Sweet Corn

Time: 10 minutes

In a pot, boil water and add the sweet corn kernels. Cook until tender. Drain the water and set the boiled corn aside.

 

Step 3: Prepare Popcorn (if needed)

Time: 5 minutes

If using homemade popcorn, heat a little oil in a deep pot. Add corn kernels, cover with a lid, and let them pop. Once the popping slows down, remove from heat and set aside.

 

Step 4: Make the Gravy

Time: 10 minutes

Heat refined oil and butter in a large pan. Add onion paste, garlic paste, white pepper powder, oregano, lemon juice, and salt. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Add a splash of water to allow the masalas to cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in Sunrise Kali Mirch Powder, Sunrise Dhania Powder, and Sunrise Jeera Powder. Sauté well for 1 minute.

 

Step 5: Add Main Ingredients

Time: 5 minutes

Add the fried mushrooms to the gravy. Sauté for 2 minutes. Then add the boiled sweet corn and sauté for another 2 minutes.

 

Step 6: Finish the Dish

Time: 5 minutes

Pour in the fresh cream and mix well. Add a pinch of sugar and adjust salt if needed. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined. Turn off the heat.

 

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Time: 1 minute

Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves over the Corn Malai Mushroom. Top with popcorn just before serving. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

 

Goes Best With

  • Side Dish: Jeera rice, Garlic naan

  • Accompaniment: Green salad, Papadums