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Corn Peas Pulao Recipe

Corn peas pulao recipe is one more delicious and healthy variation to regular corn pulao. This is a very delicious and flavorful pulao you can make when both peas and corn are in season. This corn peas pulao is a wholesome food for toddlers and kids. Here is how to make peas corn pulao.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

For Spice Paste

  • 1 Medium Onion Coarsely Chopped
  • 2 Green Chilies
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander leaves

For Corn Peas Pulao

  • 1 Cups Basmati Rice Cooked and Cooled
  • 2 Tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1 Teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 small tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Sweet Corn Kernels Steamed or Boiled
  • 1/2 Cup Green Peas Steamed or Boiled
  • 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder Or Pav Baji Masala Powder
  • Salt To taste
  • Coriander Leaves For Garnishing

Instructions

  • .Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and cook with just enough water,so that the cooked grains are fluffy and separate.
  • While the rice is cooking,grind the ingredients mentioned in “grind to a coarse paste” with very little water.Boil corn kernels and peas for 5-7 minutes.
  • Heat a pan and add 3-4 tablespoons oil.Once hot add mustard and cumin seeds.
  • Add the ground masala and saute till the raw smell goes off and oil starts to separate.Now add the chopped tomato and saute till cooked.
  • Add corn kernels and peas,mix well. Add pav bhaji or garam masala powder,salt and saute well for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked rice and mix very gently.
  • Remove from flame,garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot.

Notes

You can either garam masala or pav bhaji masala
Do not add any other veggies in this as the flavor will be over powered
You can also garnish with fried cashews if preferred

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal