Corn masala rice recipe

Ingredients

Basmati rice – 1cup

Corn kernels – 1 cup

Green peas – 1 cup

Cashews halved, 10 -12

Chili Powder – 1 tsp

Sambar masala – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Sugar – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Method

1. In a heavy saucepan heat the ghee. Add the cashews and fry till light brown. Remove.

2. To same oil add cumin and mustard seeds to splutter.

3. Add the corn, peas, rice and all dry masalas and 5 cups water. Cover and cook till almost done.

4. Add lemon juice, sugar, coriander and cashews.

5. Cover and cook till rice is done and no water is left.

6. Extra masalas may be added as per desired spiciness.

7. Serve hot with curd.  

How to make makai ka bharta (corn bharta) at home?

Ingredients
Fresh corn niblets.....................................1/2 kg
Onion.......................................................3 medium (finely chopped)
Tomato.....................................................3 medium (finely chopped)
Red chilli powder......................................1 tsp
Coriander powder.....................................1 tsp
Turmeric powder......................................1 tsp
Garam masala powder..............................1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds.............................................1/2 tsp
Green chillies............................................6-7 pc (finely chopped)
Oil...........................................................2 tbs
Coriander leaves......................................2 tbs
Salt to taste

Method

1. Boil the corn niblets, remove from water. Keep aside for cooling. Grind it coarsely in a blender.

2. Heat up oil in a cooking pan, add cumin seeds and stir fry till they crackle.

3. Add chopped onions and stir fry till light brown. Add chopped green chillies and tomatoes stir fry for 3-4 minute.

4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt. Stir fry till tomatoes are cooked.

5. Add blended corn and little water. Stir fry for another 5-10 minutes.

6. Garnish with green coriander leaves and serve hot.