Corn Pulao ( Corn Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal

What would a meal be without a rice dish! this pulao is loaded with yummy sweet corn kernels, and is undoubtedly a favourite with young and old alike.

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Corn Pulao ( Corn Recipe) recipe - How to make Corn Pulao ( Corn Recipe)

For The Rice
2 1/2 cups soaked and cooked rice (chawal)
1 tbsp butter
salt to taste
1/2 cup milk

For The Corn Mixture
1 1/2 cups of boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
oil for greasing

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For the rice

Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the salt and milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

For the corn mixture

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and onions, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the sweet corn and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Grease a microwave safe bowl with a little oil.
Spread the corn mixture evenly at the bottom of a greased bowl.
Spread the rice evenly on top and press well.
Just before serving, microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes and invert on a plate.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	1173 cal
Protein	21.2 g
Carbohydrates	167.7 g
Fiber	10.8 g
Fat	47.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	847.5 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2	0.4 mg
Vitamin B3	3.2 mg
Vitamin C	14.3 mg
Folic Acid	66.4 mcg
Calcium	260.4 mg
Iron	2.3 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	131.7 mg
Potassium	487.4 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg