Corn Pulao

Ingredients

• • Ghee - 2 tablespoons
• • Bay leaves - 2
• • Star anises - 2
• • Cloves - ½ teaspoon
• • Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
• • Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• • Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• • Onions (finely chopped) - ½ cup
• • Green chillies (slit) - 2
• • Ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
• • Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• • Green peas - ½ cup
• • Corn kernels - 1 cup
• • Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon
• • Salt - 1 teaspoon
• • Milk - 1 cup
• • Water - 1 cup
• • Basmati rice (prepare: soaked for 30 minutes) - 1 cup
• • Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - 2 tablespoons

Method

• 1. In a pressure cooker heat ghee and add bay leaf, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, black pepper, cumin seeds and saute.
• 2. Add onion and saute until they becomes translucent.
• 3. Add green chilly, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder and saute well.
• 4. Add green peas and corn kernels. Saute for a minute.
• 5. Add garam masala powder and salt. Saute again.
• 6. Add soaked basmati rice. Saute for a minute.
• 7. Add milk and water.
• 8. Pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
• 9. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
• 10. Serve with raita.