Makai Paka ( corn on the cob in coconut cream sauce)

Ingredients

• 3-4 corn on the cob sectioned to 3 pieces each
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp green chili paste or 1 green chili ( add more if you want spicier)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 small tomato
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 handful fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp finely crushed peanuts
• 2 cans coconut milk
• Squeeze of lemon juice

Method

1. Boil corn with water, a pinch of turmeric and some salt until cooked. approx 3 minutes.
2. Blend all the other ingredients in a blender – except coconut milk and crushed peanuts.
3. Heat a large pot on med heat and pour the blended mixture, cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
4. Add in the coconut milk and mix well. Let it come to a slow boil then turn down the heat to low. Add in crushed peanuts and mix.
5. At this point, taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
6. Add in boiled corn and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl, squeeze some lemon juice and serve as is or with French bread.
8. Enjoy!!