Corn on the cob doesn't have to be repetitive. The next time you make some, try giving your basic corn an upgrade with one of these delicious toppings!

You can also cut the corn off the cob, and add it to a salad packed with flavor, like this Indian-inspired Grilled Corn Salad with Coconut Peanut Chaat, in which grilled corn is mixed with coconut ...

1. Place cumin seeds in a small, dry skillet; cook over medium, shaking skillet gently so the seeds toast evenly and do not burn, about 1 minute.

Allow the corn to boil in water for 10 minutes. Wait until it's cool and then remove the husk. It might be easier to shuck a cooked cob rather than an uncooked one, according to Healthline.

Wait about five minutes and then take the water’s temperature. If it’s around 180°F, move to the next step. If not, just wait a few more minutes and test again.

Try our test kitchen's Chipotle Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe as it dresses up the sweet veg with tangy and spicy ingredients. Chipotle Grilled Corn on the Cob. Merc67/Getty.