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Corn Rice

Corn rice or pulao is a simple yet delicious dish made with juicy sweet corn kernels, rice and some basic spices. Serve with some raitha, salad, pickle or any veg or non veg accompaniment to make it a filling meal.
Course Accompaniment
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Corn, Rice
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2-1/2 cups freshly boiled water * see notes
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels, I used frozen ones
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon or cassia bark
  • 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger & garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint & coriander
  • a large pinch of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • salt to taste or 1 bullion (stock) cube, crumbled * see notes
  • juice of 1/2 a lime, use as required
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil for frying

Instructions

  • Wash the rice in a couple of changes of water or until the water runs clear. Soak in plenty of water for 15-20 mins
  • Heat oil in a heavy based pan and toss in the cumin seeds, reduce the heat so they don't burn. Add the cloves and cinnamon and after a couple of seconds, add in the chopped onions.
  • Fry until the onions turn golden in colour and then add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for a few seconds.
  • Now reduce the heat completely and add all the masalas - red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander and garam masala powders. Toss in the chopped mint and coriander too and stir fry for a few seconds. If using, crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it too. Add the corn and mix well.
  • Drain the rice completely and add it to the corn-masala mixture and fry for half a minute. Add the freshly boiled water  (or stock) and adjust salt to taste. Sprinkle the drops of lime juice and do a quick taste check.
  • Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to a sim. Cover the pan with a well fitting lid and allow to cook for 5 mins (keep a timer!). After 5 minutes turn off the heat and allow the rice to cook for a further 15 mins - leave the pan undisturbed.
  • After 15 mins are up, open the pan and gently fluff up the rice using a fork and cover the pan again for a minute or two.
  • Serve hot with raitha of your choice

Notes

You may cook the rice in vegetable or chicken broth/ stock (liquid) instead of plain water. You can also use bullion cubes  using a stock cube. Do ensure that you adjust the addition of salt accordingly

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg