Ingredients
- Coconut oil spray
- 1 1⁄2 cups wheat flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- 1⁄3 cup ghee, melted
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
- 1⁄2 cup cow’s milk
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1⁄2 cup fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Method
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Grease a square baking pan with coconut oil spray.
In a medium bowl, combine wheat flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
In another medium bowl, beat together melted ghee, buttermilk, and cow’s milk until well blended.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Then, fold in the chopped scallions, fresh chives, and minced garlic.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Once baked, cut into squares and serve warm.
Customization Tips
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Vatas:
Seeking extra heat? Consider adding chopped chilies or red chili flakes.
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Pittas:
Elevate the flavor profile by incorporating fresh herbs like dill, fennel fronds, or basil into the batter.
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Kaphas:
Infuse sweetness with fresh corn kernels or add a zing with freshly ground black pepper.
Seasonal Flavors
Ideal for fall and winter seasons, this cornbread delights the palate with a balanced blend of astringent, bitter, pungent, salty, sour, and sweet tastes.