Monsoon snack: Check out hot tips and finger-licking recipes for corn

Even if you donrsquot like corn as much as sevenyearold Tariq lsquoThe Corn Kidrsquo on Instagram who claims that he lsquocanrsquot imagine a more beautiful thingrsquo in his viral song therersquos no denying the timeless allure of a piping hot sweet corn cob with a pat of butter when itrsquos pouring down outside But if you like many Mumbaikars are craving some novelty in terms of flavour read on for hot tips and fingerlicking recipes from two selfproclaimed cornloving chefsSriracha butter corn ribsIngredients 2 pieces corn on cob 4 tbsp sriracha sauce 3 tbsp butter Oil for frying Chopped parsley to garnishMethodCut the corn in quarters length wise and deep fry in oil In a bowl mix the butter and sriracha sauce Once the corn ribs are fried brush them with this butter mixture Place them neatly in a bowl garnish with chopped parsley and serve piping hotRecipe courtesy Karishma SakhraniCorn tikkiIngredients 1 boiled corn kernels 1 medium boiled mashed potato 1 onion small finely chopped 2 green chillies finely chopped 12 tsp gingergarlic paste 12 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 12 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped Salt to taste 2 to 3 tbsp bread crumbs Oil for shallow fryingMethodIf using fresh corn boil the corn kernels until tender If using frozen corn thaw and boil them as per the package instructions Once boiled coarsely grind the corn kernels in a food processor or blender leaving some texture In a large mixing bowl combine the coarselyground corn kernels mashed potatoes chopped onion green chilies gingergarlic paste cumin seeds coriander powder cumin powder red chilli powder garam masala chopped coriander leaves and salt Add bread crumbs or cornflour to the mixture to help bind the tikkis Mix everything well to form a doughlike consistency Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small flat patties or tikkis Heat oil in a pan over medium heat Shallow fry the tikkis until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil Serve the corn tikkis hot with green chutney tamarind chutney or a yogurt dipRecipe courtesy Chef Ishijyot SurriCorn collectiveCorn is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in various delicious and healthy ways especially during the rainy season Here are a few ideas and hacks to prep it right using basic kitchen staples says Sakhrani She and Ishijyot Surri suggest the following steps To prepare fresh corn hold the cob vertically in a large bowl and use a sharp knife to slice off the kernels This helps contain the kernels and makes cleanup easier To make corn fritters extra crispy let the batter rest for 10 minutes before frying This allows the baking powder to activate fully For a thicker consistency when making corn soup add a small peeled and diced potato to the pot while simmering the corn It will blend smoothly and add creaminess without extra dairy Coat corn kernels with a flavourful batter and deepfry for crunchy bitesized snacks Puree boiled corn with vegetable or chicken broth and season them with herbs and spices to prepare a smooth comforting soup Mix fresh corn with cherry tomatoes basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar Serve on toasted baguette slices for a tasty snack