Curried Corn Custard
- Low fat
- Peanut free
- Vegetarian
- Nut free
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated gingerroot
- 1 or 2 hot peppers, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) curry powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) turmeric (optional)
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) minced coriander
- 1-1/4 tsp (6 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (750 mL) fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika
Preparation
In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add cumin seeds and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and fry until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger and hot peppers; fry, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder, turmeric (if using), coriander, 1/4 tsp/1 mL of the salt, and sugar; fry for 1 minute. Scrape into large bowl; stir in half of the corn.
Place remaining corn in blender with flour; pulse until combined. Add milk and remaining salt; purée. Add eggs and cream; on slow, blend until thoroughly mixed. Pour through fine sieve into onion mixture; stir together until thoroughly mixed.
Scrape into well-buttered 11- x 9-inch/28 x 23 cm or comparable 10-cup/2.5 L baking dish; sprinkle paprika over top. Place in roasting pan; pour boiling water halfway up side of pan. Bake in centre of 325°F/160°C oven until centre is lightly set, 40 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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