Keen to tuck into corn on the cob as the rains lash Mumbai? Check out these fun twists
Corn on the cob is a monsoon favourite
Born in the USA
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Corn on the cob is as American a dish as maachh-bhaat is Bengali. No wonder then that Chili’s American Grill and Bar, a chain of diners in the city and the country, does a version of it. They serve corn on the cob on its own, and as a side with chicken crispers.
Time: 11.30 am to 4 pm
At: Chili’s American Grill and Bar, Ventura Building, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai.
Call: 67419003
Cost: Rs 215
Spicing it up
A popular vegetarian restaurant in Andheri, Swadesh, gives a desi twist to this dish. Think of the last time you roasted corn on the hob and smeared it with lemon and a mix of spices such as chilli powder. This eatery gives the same treatment to corn on the cob.
Time: 9 am to 11 pm
At: Ghanshyam Industrial Estate, Veera Desai, Andheri West
Call: 867787444
Cost: Rs 90
Southern turn
Gunpowder is not something you usually associate with corn on the cob. But Dadar eatery The Bawa Kitchen does a version with it, enhancing the taste.
Time: 11.30 am to 12 pm
At: Gokuldas Pasta Road, Dadar East.
Call: 9136988304
Cost: Rs 75
Cheesy fun
Corn is synonymous with Mexican food, too. The Mexican Box does a version that has the usual butter and lemon coating, with an in-house spicy cheese rub.
Time: 12 pm to 10 pm
At: The Mexican Box, Dr E Moses Road, Worli
Call: 9321890033
Cost: Rs 250