Bhutte Ka Kees

Serves 4

30 mins

210 Kcal

Bhutte ka kees is a very distinct and flavoured dish from the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a dish made of grated corn-bhutta, mostly cooked with aromatic spices and herbs, making it a delightful savoury dish. Bhutte ka kees enjoys a perfect blend of textures and flavours, offering a lovely mix of creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet notes. This is a very simple and full of rich, rustic flavours bhutte ka kees recipe. Fresh corn grated or coarsely ground and fried in ghee with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, and ginger makes this dish a mouth-watering snack, adding that slight sweetness and crunch from the coconut grated in most recipes. A pinch of turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder will give this recipe a unique flavour profile, then add some salt and sugar to balance the seasoning. Bhutte ka kees is a side dish and a snack, and it goes wonderfully with chapati, roti, or rice; in fact, it's mainly a favourite in monsoon months when fresh corn is available. It tastes delicious while packed with nutritional benefits due to corn's high fibre content and ghee and coconut's healthful fats. If you feel like trying something just a little different, this bhutte ka kees recipe is simple, flavourful, and representative of the traditional Indian cooking style. It's one of those dishes that families flock to because of its simplicity and wholesomeness.

Ingredients required for Bhutte Ka Kees

1 cup milk
1 bowl corn
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 green chilli
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp ghee
1/4 tsp hing

Cooking steps for Bhutte Ka Kees

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This delicious recipe of Bhutte ka kees is the ultimate cosy snack! Let's check out its recipe.
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First, grab four fresh corn cobs.
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Peel them clean, remove the silk, and make sure those kernels are spotless.
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Once prepped, grate the kernels using a box grater.
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Gather your grated corn in a bowl and set it aside.
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Heat two tablespoons of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
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Ghee is the magic ingredient here—it adds that nutty, rich flavour that makes this dish shine.
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Once the ghee's hot, toss in a teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) and one finely chopped green chili.
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The hing adds savoury depth, and the chili gives a gentle kick.
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Saut for about a minute to let the spices bloom.
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Next, add your grated corn to the pan.
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Stir it all together so every bit of corn gets coated with the spiced ghee.
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Cook this mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks.
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Once the corn starts to soften, pour in a cup of milk.
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Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a perfect, spoonable consistency.
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Add half a teaspoon each of turmeric and red chili powder.
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The turmeric gives it a gorgeous golden hue, while the chili powder brings a little heat.
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Season with salt to taste and stir everything together.
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Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes so the flavours can meld beautifully.
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Finish with a sprinkle of fresh coriander for a pop of color and freshness.
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Serve your Bhutte ka Kees hot as a snack, breakfast, or even as a side dish with rotis.
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One bite of this creamy, spiced corn goodness, and you'll be hooked!

Shop Ingredients

Milk (1 cup)

Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp)

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279

Ghee (2 Tbsp)

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635

719

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375

150

632

Hing (1/4 Tsp)

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205

Corn (1 bowl)

Salt

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125

Cumin Seeds (1 Tsp)

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209

121

Green Chilli (1)

Red Chilli Powder (1/2 Tsp)

540

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FAQs

What is bhutte ka kees and how is it made?

Bhutte Ka Kees is a tasty savoury dish from Madhya Pradesh, made with grated fresh corn (bhutte) fried with mustard seeds, cumin, green chillies, ginger, and grated coconut. This dish is full of flavour and slightly hot, though at the same time, sweetish. Bhutte Ka Kees is usually eaten as a snack or as a side dish, and it's enjoyed for the way all the different textures and flavours go so well together. The sweetness from corn is seasoned by the heat from spices, as well as the richness of coconut.

Can Bhutte Ka Kees be prepared with frozen corn?

While fresh corn is best for texture and flavour, frozen works too. Just thaw the frozen corn entirely and drain off excess water when thawing. Note that fresh corn will give you a better bite and more sweetness to the overall dish, but frozen corn is slightly softer and not so flavour-providing.

Does Bhutte Ka Kees have a spicy taste?

The spiciness of Bhutte Ka Kees can also be controlled to one's requirement, but it typically comes relatively mild with a subtle heat from the green chillies and mustard seeds. You can lessen or leave out the green chillies altogether for a milder version and use fewer spices. On the other hand, if you like it hotter, add more green chillies or even chilli powder to increase the heat. The flavour must balance it so that sweetness from corn does not dominate spices.