Steamed corn chaat

You'll need

• 2 cups corn kernels, steamed
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp chaat masala
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• A few coriander leaves, chopped
• Salt, to taste

Method

1. Toss the warm steamed corn with the onion and tomato.
2. Add the chaat masala, lime juice, salt and coriander, and toss again.
3. Serve while the corn is still a little warm.

Why this dish

Corn is a grounding, slightly sweet food that suits Vata's need for warmth, and steaming rather than deep-frying keeps it light enough for Kapha too.