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Makāi No Chevdo
[Vegan]

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Dr. Sheil Shukla is an internal medicine physician and food artist who is passionate about... Read More

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    Makāi No Chevdo [Vegan]

    The term chevdo typically refers to a crunchy snack, but makāi no chevdo is essentially Gujarāt’s take on creamed corn. I firmly believe that every season needs something cozy, and this is one to enjoy during corn’s favorite season: summer! Since corn maintains much of its glory when frozen, this... Read More

    Ingredients You Need for Makāi No Chevdo [Vegan]

    • 3 cups (400 g) corn kernels (fresh from 2 ears or frozen and thawed)
    • 1/4 cup (35 g) unsalted cashews, raw or roasted, soaked in 1/2 cup (120 ml) hot water for 15 minutes
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 small cinnamon stick (1 to 2 inches/2.5 to 5 cm)
    • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
    • Pinch of asafetida, optional
    • 2 garlic cloves, grated, optional
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1/2 green chili, seeded if desired, minced
    • 8 fresh curry leaves, torn, optional but recommended
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
    • 2 to 3 teaspoons lime juice (about 1/2 lime), or to taste
    • Freshly chopped cilantro, optional Sev (thin or nylon), optional
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    How to Prepare Makāi No Chevdo [Vegan]

    1. Put the corn kernels into a blender or food processor and blend until broken down but not completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
    2. Put the cashews with their soaking water into a blender and blend until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
    3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, and asafetida (if using), and heat until the seeds begin to spatter, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic (if using), ginger, chili, and curry leaves (if using), and stir constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cover, if needed, to contain the spatter.
    4. Add the corn kernels, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt, mix well, and reduce the heat to medium. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) water and cook for 10 minutes, until thickened, stirring frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    5. Stir in the blended cashews and cook until thoroughly incorporated, 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water as needed to maintain a porridge-like consistency.
    6. Remove from the heat, then add lime juice and salt to taste. Top with chopped cilantro and a sprinkling of sev, if desired. Prepare yourself for a hug in a bowl. Enjoy it while it’s warm.

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