During the winter season, enjoying bread made from cornmeal and salsao (cabbage) has a special charm. However, it is known that many other appetizing dishes can be made from cornmeal. For example, you can make chila and dosa for breakfast, as well as tikka and paratha to satisfy evening hunger. These dishes have excellent taste and do not require complex preparation. If you want to try something new from cornmeal this winter, these five recipes might be useful to you.
Cornmeal Chila
If you crave something spicy and tasty for breakfast, you can prepare cornmeal chila. To do this, take cornmeal in a bowl and gradually add a little water to form a batter. Then add salt, red pepper powder, grated carrots, and finely chopped green onions. It is important to ensure that the batter is neither too thick nor too thin. Heat a frying pan, grease it with a little oil, spread the batter, and fry on both sides until golden brown. Serve it with green paste or yogurt.
Cornmeal Dosa
If you love South Indian cuisine, you can make dosa from cornmeal. To do this, mix cornmeal with a small amount of rice flour. Add cumin seeds, finely chopped onion, green chili, and salt. Add water to obtain a liquid batter. Spread the batter on a hot pan, adding a little oil, and cook until crispy. It can be eaten with coconut paste or sambar.
Cornmeal Dhokla
Dhokla can also be made from cornmeal. To do this, mix cornmeal, besan, yogurt, salt, and chosen spices in a bowl. Add water as needed to prepare the batter. Add Eno or baking soda and gently mix. Pour the mixture into a greased mold and steam until cooked. Drizzle the finished dhokla with flavored oil containing cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves. Serve it with green paste.
Cornmeal Paratha with Dried Mint
A very delicious paratha can be made from cornmeal. To do this, mix cornmeal with dried kasuri mint, ajwain, hing, and salt. Then knead a soft dough with warm water. Form small balls and shape them into parathas by hand or between two plastic sheets. Fry on a hot pan, greased with ghee, on both sides until fully cooked. It can be eaten with yogurt, butter, or pickled vegetables.
Rajasthani Tikka
Tikka made from cornmeal in Rajasthan is also very popular. To prepare it, mix cornmeal with finely chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, and salt. Add a little water and knead the dough. Form a thick ball and shape it into a round patty by hand. Fry on a hot pan with ghee or oil over low heat on both sides. Rajasthani tikka is served hot with yogurt, butter, or pickled vegetables.
