Grilled Corn With Chaat Masala

Your summer cookout corn on the cob is missing one simple flavor booster: chaat masala, a bright, lemony, earthy blend of spices, the most notable of which are sharp black salt and amchur (dried green mango powder). I used to think my MIL put too much chaat masala on everything, but after one bite of her buttery, sweet corn coated in the tangy spice blend, I realized that mothers-in-law do, sometimes, know best. Pro tip: Press lime wedges onto a generous pile of spice to create a two-in-one garnish, then squeeze and rub the wedges over each fresh-off-the-grill buttered cob. Believe me, it’s worth the midday floss. —Mehreen Karim