Are you a person who needs extra energy? Well, you don’t have to depend on the variety of energy drinks sold in the market. Corns have a complex form of carbohydrates, which breaks down at a slow- pace to provide energy that sustains for a long- period.

They are also rich in vitamin B12; it increases RBCs [red blood cells] in the blood. Corns help lower blood sugar levels and also bring down cholesterol levels. Carotenoids, Zeaxanthin and lutein in corns are good for healthy eyes. The resistant starch in the corn helps reduce weight. People who are gluten intolerant can eat corn, which is gluten-free in its natural form.

An ear of customary grilled corn is a mandatory snack when the weather gets cooler or when rains start. The flavor of corn that a little smoke gives is just amazing to taste.

Grilled Corn on the Cob:

• Preparation Time: 5-7 minutes
• Cooking time: about 15 minutes
• Total required time: 20 minutes

#3 Ways to grill corn:

• Husk with the inner silks taken off
• Without the outer husk
• In -foil Paper

Few Tips for an ear of delicious grilled corn on the cob:

• Buy fresh corns:
• Always buy the plumpest, sweetest, freshest corn for better taste and flavor.
• Soak it or not, it’s no big deal:
• Soaking the corn with husk in cold water provides more moisture to the corn.
• Eyes on the clock:
• Avoid overcooking or over-burning the husk.
• Let it cool enough:
• To ensure safe handling, use a clean- soft towel to hold the base of the corn ear to remove the husks and the silks.

Ingredients:

• Medium-sized freshly picked corn ears
• Salted or Unsalted butter according to your need
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Grounded cumin
• Freshly chives finely chopped

Instructions:

• First, preheat the grill to medium heat.
• Then carefully use tongs, place each ear of corn on the sufficiently heated grill. To avoid rolling the corn ears, place them along the lines of the grates. Make sure the corn ears are -kept a few inches apart from each other.
• Cook for about 15-20 minutes, making sure you turn the corn ear around to ensure proper total cooking of the corn.
• Once- done, carefully using tongs onto a large platter.
• Wait for a little until the corns cool, and then remove the husks if required and silks -too.
• Finally, slather with salted or unsalted butter and sprinkle salt, pepper, grounded cumin, finely chopped chives, or any other desired toppings of your choice.
• Serve it immediately.

Different flavor corn on the cob:

• Classic butter, salt, and pepper grilled corn on the cob.
• Fresh herbs flavor to the corn on the cob is by brushing yogurt, mayonnaise, or butter. Sprinkle freshly chopped chives parsley.

Once -the corn is -done, add a flavor of your choice to enjoy your yummy grilled corn on the cob.

Nutrition content:

Calories: 79, Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Saturated Fat:1.2g, Fat:1g, Potassium:245mg, Sodium:13mg, Fiber:3g, VitaminC:6.3mg, VitaminA:172IU, Iron:0.6mg

The values provided are just an estimate. Based on cooking techniques and, ingredients used the values- will vary.