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pile of bbq corn coated in spices on a tray with lime segments and dipping sauce
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Street-Style Spicy BBQ Corn (Butta)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 people
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BBQ corn on the cob, aka butta, is the quintessential taste of Indian and Pakistani street food. Take advantage of sweet summer corn with this spicy, flavor-packed side dish for your backyard BBQ! The addition of thyme and oregano dispense a warm and peppery undertone. How can you resist?

Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper,
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp thyme, dried
  • 1 tsp mango powder, amchur powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 8 corn on the cob
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lime

Equipment

  • BBQ Grill

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill.
  • Start by pulling the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand
  • In a medium bowl, combine the slices. Brush each corn on the cob with olive oil.
  • Dip half a lime in the spice mix and rub the corn to coat completely.
  • Grill the corn on all sides until slightly charred and cooked through - about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with lime wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure your corn is fresh as it can shrink when placed in a hot grill
  • Make sure to preheat the grill so you get a nice char all over
  • Feel free to adjust the spice mix and make it your own. There will be some leftover.
  • Serve with other grilled veggies, salads or as a side
  • Leftover corn will store well in the fridge for around 3 days and can be eaten cold or reheated in an oven.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 106kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 20g (7%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Sodium: 456mg (19%)Potassium: 292mg (8%)Fiber: 3g (12%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 630IU (13%)Vitamin C: 11.1mg (13%)Calcium: 11mg (1%)Iron: 0.9mg (5%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: Desi, ethnic, Indian, pakistani, South Asian
Course: Side, Snack
Author: Shahzadi Devje
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