Baby Corn Satay

If you’re looking for a fun and flavorful snack to brighten up your evenings, these Indian Spicy Baby Corn Satay are just the thing. These are crunchy, lightly spiced, and absolutely kid-approved. I love how quick and easy they are to put together, yet they look so impressive when served. Perfect for Iftar, game nights, or simply when you’re craving something different with your evening tea. I paired mine with a simple homemade tomato chutney chutney, and the combination was a total hit!

More Baby Corn Recipes To Try – Baby Corn Pepper Fry, Baby Corn Cigars, Baby Corn & Capsicum Stir Fry, Capsicum Baby Corn Masala

What Does Satay Mean?

Satay is a popular street food that originated in Indonesia and Malaysia. Traditionally, it’s made with thin strips of meat or fish that are skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled to perfection. The smoky, juicy skewers are usually served with a rich and flavorful peanut sauce on the side. Over time, satay has become loved across Asia and beyond, with many creative vegetarian versions—like this baby corn satay—bringing the same charm to the table. If you enjoy satay, you might also love my Chicken Satay with Yogurt Sauce recipe, which is another family favorite on the blog.

Baby Corn Satay Ingredients

• Baby Corn: Fresh, tender baby corn works best for this recipe. If using frozen baby corn, thaw and pat dry before marinating to avoid sogginess.
• Red Chili Powder: Gives heat and color. You can adjust the amount depending on how spicy you want the satay to be. Kashmiri red chili powder works great for bright color without too much heat.
• Turmeric Powder: Adds a warm color and earthy flavor.
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: Essential for that desi kick! Fresh paste always tastes better than store-bought.
• Garam Masala: Brings depth and aroma to the satay. A little goes a long way.
• Coriander Powder: Balances the spice and gives a mild citrusy flavor.
• Corn Flour: Helps bind the masala to the baby corn and gives a light crispy texture when fried.
• Water: Use just enough to make a smooth paste. Too much water will make the coating runny.
• Salt: Adjust to taste. Remember, dips or chutneys served alongside may also have salt.
• Oil: Use a neutral oil for shallow frying like sunflower oil.

Vegetarian Appetizer Recipe

I always find planning a non-vegetarian menu much easier than putting together a vegetarian one. Most of my go-to vegetarian dishes usually revolve around aloo, paneer, or soya. But ever since I started cooking with baby corn, I’ve discovered how versatile and delicious this vegetable can be.

Today’s recipe, Baby Corn Satay, has quickly become one of my favorite vegetarian appetizers. It’s crunchy, spicy, and perfect to serve as a starter for parties or weekend gatherings. You can also enjoy it as an evening snack with tea or coffee. And if you’d like to make it part of a meal, pair these satay sticks with jeera rice or pudina rice for a simple yet satisfying side dish.

Quick & Easy Tomato Chutney For Satay

To make the satay even more irresistible, I served it with a roasted tomato chutney dip. The chutney is smoky, tangy, and has just the right hint of spice, which balances beautifully with the crisp, spiced baby corn. Roasting the tomatoes brings out a natural sweetness and depth of flavor that you just don’t get with raw tomatoes.

It’s one of those dips that goes beyond just this recipe—you can pair it with pakoras, grilled chicken, cutlets, or even spread it on sandwiches and wraps. But with the baby corn satay, it was a match made in heaven. The satay had that crunch and spice, while the chutney added freshness and zing to every bite.

Indian Style Spicy Baby Corn Satay

Mix red chili powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala in a bowl. Add steamed baby corn and coat well. Shallow fry until golden and crisp on all sides. And just like that, your spicy baby corn satay is ready to serve and enjoy!

These satay are:

• Easy to make
• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Kid-friendly
• Perfect for parties or evening snacks

Points To Remember

• Always soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. This prevents them from burning while cooking.
• Make sure baby corn is dry before marinating—this helps the masala stick better.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying, cook in batches for even crispiness.
• Adjust the spice level to suit your family’s taste. For kids, reduce chili and add a dash of chaat masala for flavor.
• If you prefer a healthier version, grill or bake the skewered baby corn instead of frying.

Memories

Yesterday while cleaning, I found an old diary lying in a carton of old books. It was old, rustic and dated 2005 on cover. Wondering whose diary was it, I started flipping through the pages, it was almost blank, but in between the pages I saw a beautiful heading “A Bridal Princess”. Then I remembered it was a short story written by my sister and then I called her to show what I found. I asked my sister to read it to me, as it was her masterpiece. I think she was 12 when she wrote this short story. This is one of the cherished piece of work by my little sister.

The quote that came coming to my mind after listening to the story is….

A Bridal Princess

A girl lives with her parents. She was in her twenties. She was so calm, sweet, innocent and unaware of outside word. Thinking of her innocence and outside beastly world her parents restrict her to stay at home. She was good in every aspect. Being alone and bored at home, the girl started to think, what she can do to kill the time.

Slowly she started to explore her interests and found out painting is something which she loves to do the most. But she is confused, whether painting is her best way or not. One day while she was sleeping, a ray of early morning sun light coming through the window falling on her face, illuminating the space around, woke her up and in that magical moment she felt, that light was saying,” do whatever you feel good for you from bottom of your heart and you will be happy”. She decided to take her creativity as her choice and turned her room as her creative corner. Soon after she convinced her parents to display her paintings in a city art gallery.

Name, Fame and Success

Success was not so far for her, her creativity, talent, hard work and dedication got recognized and appreciated ….name, fame and everything she dreamed off over the years was coming live in her life now…..with her beautiful smile, talent and innocence….the girl has made many friends over across and the ones who once wondered what she can do by drawing colored lines on a paper, now welcome her with smile and call her their dear friend…

Soon the wedding was on cards for the her and she was in doubt whether her to-be life partner would be interested in her work, will fuel her passion , would be supportive, etc…getting carried away in the whirlwind of thoughts, she said ‘YES’…as she don’t want to go against her lovely parents.  She got married and moved to a new place with the man of her life. Soon her husband recognized her creative passion, encouraged her in every aspect, appreciated her creativity, stood by her and he became backbone to her success. Her husband being the wind beneath her wings, she flew high….she soar new heights and to a new world which she always dreamed of….

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