INDIAN STREET CORN SALAD

I wanted something cool to go with the Tikka Masala so I found this recipe on the Food Network website.  There is an Indian chef, Aarti Sequeira, who has quite a few recipes so I decided to give this one a try.  It was a nice addition to the meal.

3 large ears corn

Olive oil

1 cup halved cherry or grape size tomatoes

1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves thinly sliced

Small handful fresh cilantro, leaves diced

Dressing:

¼ c. freshly squeezed lime juice

¼ t. ground cumin

1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Big pinch ground cardamom

Big pinch chaat masala (spice from Indian market)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Clean and silk the corn.  Rub it with olive oil and put on a grill over medium high heat.  Cook until charred in patches all the way around.  Remove from heat and let cool. 

While it is cooling whisk together all the dressing ingredients.

Slice the kernels off the cobs and tumble into a bowl.  Add the tomatoes, mint and cilantro.  Toss with the dressing and taste for seasoning.