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Corn Chilli Muffins

Corn Chilli Muffins combine the deliciousness of corn, with onions and cheese, and a dash of chillis to create the perfect savory snack!

Pack these corn chilli muffins for lunchbox or just eat them for breakfast, they sure are a tasty treat for all!

Corn Chilli Muffins

 

I love savory bakes. Besides serving as a brilliant breafast option they are also healthier than the sweet variety. One can cut down on sugar and still enjoy the baked goodies :D.

Sometime back I had got about 2 kgs of fresh yellow cornflour from a friend’s farm, I made yummy makki ki roti’s and corn breads etc., but there was still a lot left, so I decided to experiment with muffins using it. Just took the corn bread as a base and worked around the recipe in my head to suit it to muffins. I was clear I wanted something spicy and hence added some green chillies and some red chilly flakes and also thought a little crunch would be good so added some corn kernels and chopped onion, some cheese for that extra kick and I can happily say that the result was delish… everyone enjoyed it for a hearty Sunday breakfast!

Corn is often misunderstood be bad for health. Honestly, while there is a lot of talk on genetically modified corn and all that, but corn is actually pretty nutritious for the body. Corn has been used for centuries in South America and North  America as a staple food and even in the North of India. The makki di roti and sarsoon ka saag combination is evergreen, isn’t it? Corn is supposed to be a great source of antioxidants, high in fibre, and is naturally gluten free. This means that even people with gluten allergy can actually indulge in corn products! It is also supposed to be digested very slowly, which means that you would eat a lot less of calories if you eat corn in a healthy manner! Corn is also supposed to be rich in Vitamin E which is good for the hair and skin! Honestly, there is a lot of benefits of corn and who can really resist a butta roasted on charcoal, and smeared with some lime and chaat masala, on a rainy day, eh?

Corn chilli muffins

.Corn Chilli Muffins combine the deliciousness of corn, with onions and cheese, and a dash of chillis to create the perfect savory snack! 
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups corn flour yellow
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • to taste Salt (I added 1/2 tsp as I added cheese too)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1 onion medium chopped
  • 2 green chillies finely chopped
  • 1 tsp red chilli of flakes
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary of dried
  • 1/2 cup cheese grated mozeralla
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp Baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix both the flours along with salt and baking powder and keep seperate
  • Beat eggs along with milk
  • Add this to the to the flours and mix till incorporated, if u feel the batter is thick add a little more milk
  • Fold in the chillies, onion, herbs and corn kernels
  • Bake in a pre heated oven at 190C for about 15 minutes or till done

Notes

 
 
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  1. Srivalli says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Mons, you won’t believe I have been having this in mind and stocked the freezer with yellow corn flour, yet to get down making it..I love savory baked dishes, esp muffins..yum!

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  2. PJ says

    July 26, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Love the texture of these muffins.Looks great Mon…

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  3. Avaran says

    July 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    <strong>Fresh Corn Cakes…</strong>

    Ingredients* 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears), divided (see Notes)* 3/4 cup yellow or white cornmeal* 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper1. In a food processor, …

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  4. Gayathri Kumar says

    July 26, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Savory muffins have come out fluffy…

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  5. Sharmilee says

    July 26, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Wow nice texture n yummy cake

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  6. jayasree says

    July 26, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Savory muffins is great for breakfasts. Just reading through the description, I am salivating here.

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  7. nirmala says

    July 26, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Savory muffins seems to be something different!!!will try out soon

    Reply
  8. harini-jaya says

    July 26, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    You nailed it..I wanted a good savory corn muffin recipe and here it is.. I am sure I can substitute eggs here and enjoy these eggless!! thanks..shall bookmark !

    Reply
  9. Archana says

    July 26, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Very nice one.

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  10. Priya Yallapantula says

    July 27, 2011 at 12:34 am

    I too like savory bakes, though I don’t bake savory things that much. Love your muffins 🙂

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  11. Pavani says

    July 27, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Those are some yummy looking muffins.

    Reply
  12. Kalyani says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    This is yum Mons 🙂 Can it be made eggless too? and also with normal corn meal (makai ki atta) ?

    Kalyani
    <a href=”http://itsnotmadrasi.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-mothers-kitchen-2-indian-mithai-mela.html” rel=”nofollow”> Indian Mithai Mela ending 8th Aug</a>
    <a href=”http://itsnotmadrasi.blogspot.com/2011/07/guest-hosting-dish-it-out-with.html” rel=”nofollow”> Dish it out- Mushroom and Onions – ending 31st July</a>

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  13. Rujuta D says

    July 29, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    The muffins look lovely..
    Combo of corn and chilli is very interesting for muffins and addition of rosemary..nice..
    Happy Blogging
    Rujuta
    http://theworldaccordingtorujuta.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  14. Kanthimathi says

    March 31, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Can egg b replaced by something.we don’t take eggs.please give me some such recipes without eggs

    Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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