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    Recipe Index » Rice » Corn pulao recipe

    Corn pulao recipe

    Published: Jul 8, 2016 · Last Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Kanan Patel / 1 Comment

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    Sweet corn pulao recipe - This is simple and EASY to make pulao. Just like many other pulav recipes, this is also one pot meal. While corn pulao is cooking, quickly whip up the raita and roast the papads. And you will have your meal/dinner ready.

    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    Here I have added some green peas but this is optional. I like it because the color combination of green and yellow looks good and appealing to the eye. Also the flavors blend well with sweet, juicy corn kernels.

    In this recipe, I have used fresh corn and removed the kernels. Alternately you can use frozen corn kernels as well.

    This pulav is aromatic (because of the whole spices) with mild flavors. So the flavor of sweet, juicy corns stands out in it. I have already shared the slightly spicy and creamy version - sweet corn rice with coconut milk

    This beautiful and colorful looking dish is perfect for kids. They would love to have it in their lunch box.

    Right now corn is in season and as being corn lover, I make many different corn recipes. If you are too, check them out.

    Check out other pulao recipes
    Veg pulao  //  Peas pulao  //  Mushroom pulao  //  Capsicum pulao


    How to make corn pulao (Step by Step Recipe with Photos):


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    1) Let’s start by washing and soaking the rice. Was the rice under running cold water till water runs clear. Soak them in enough water for 20 minutes.

    2) After soaking time, drain the water using colander or strainer. Keep it aside.
    soak and drain rice

    3) Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add whole spices (cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, black peppercorns, mace and bay leaf). Saute for a minute or so. Or till you have nice aroma of the spices.

    4) Now add chopped onions. Cook till onions are soft, light pink or translucent in color.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    5) Add ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilies.

    6) Mix and cook for a minute or till the raw smell of ginger garlic goes away.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    7) Add green peas and corn kernels.

    8) Mix well.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    9) Add salt, garam masala and kasoori methi.

    10) Mix well and cook for a minute.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    11) Add rice.

    12) Mix and cook for a minute.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    13) Now add water and turn the heat on high.

    14) Bring the water to a boil.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    15) Once it starts to boil, lower the heat to the LOWEST possible. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for exactly 17 minutes. Then turn off the stove. Let it rest for 10 minutes without opening the lid. After resting time you can remove the lid.

    16) Using fork or spoon, gently fluff up and mix the pulao.
    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

    Remove it to a serving bowl and serve.

    Serving suggestion: Serve this corn pulao with raita (tadka raita, cucumber raita, onion tomato raita) or yogurt. And have roasted papad on side for some crunch. This can be packed into kids’ or adult’s lunchbox.

    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)

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    Corn pulao recipe (How to make sweet corn pulao)
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    Corn pulao recipe

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    This sweet corn pulao is simple and easy to make. It is perfect weekdays dinner with a bowl of side yogurt or raita.
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Calories: 385kcal
    Servings 3 servings
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    For corn pulao recipe:

    • 1 cup Basmati rice
    • 2 tablespoons Oil
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
    • 2 Green cardamoms
    • 3-4 Black peppercorns
    • 1-2 strands Mace (Javitri)
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 1 small or ½ cup Red onion chopped
    • 2 teaspoons Ginger paste or freshly grated or crushed
    • 2 teaspoons Garlic paste or freshly grated
    • 2 small Green chilies finely chopped
    • 1 cup Sweet corn kernels
    • ½ cup Green peas optional
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
    • 1 tablespoon Kasoori methi (Dried fenugreek leaves)
    • 2 cups Water

    Instructions 

    Preparation:

    • Wash the rice under running cold water till water runs clear.
    • Soak them in enough water for 20 minutes.
    • After soaking time, drain the water using colander or strainer. Keep it aside.

    Making corn pulao recipe:

    • Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add whole spices (cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, black peppercorns, mace and bay leaf). Saute for a minute or so.
    • Now add chopped onions. Cook till onions are soft, light pink in color.
    • Add ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilies. Mix and cook for a minute.
    • Add green peas and corn kernels. Mix well.
    • Add salt, garam masala and kasoori methi. Mix well and cook for a minute.
    • Add rice. cook for a minute.
    • Now add water and turn the heat on high. Bring the water to a boil.
    • Once it starts to boil, lower the heat to the LOWEST possible. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for exactly 17 minutes.
    • Then turn off the stove. Let it rest for 10 minutes without opening the lid. After resting time you can remove the lid.
    • Using fork or spoon, gently fluff up and mix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.1g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 4.2g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Faseela

      July 08, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      yummy pulao

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