Corn Masala Rice

Ingredients :

1. Basmati rice – 1cup
2. Corn kernels – 1 cup
3. Green peas – 1 cup
4. Cashews halved, 10 -12
5. Chili Powder – 1 tsp
6. Sambar masala – 1 tsp
7. Garam masala – ½ tsp
8. Sugar – 1 tsp
9. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
10. Salt to taste
11. Juice of 1 lemon
12. Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp
13. Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
14. Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

• In a heavy saucepan heat the ghee.
• Add the cashews and fry till light brown.
• Remove.
• To same oil add cumin and mustard seeds to splutter.
• Add the corn, peas, rice and all dry masalas and 5 cups water. Cover and cook till almost done.
• Add lemon juice, sugar, coriander and cashews.
• Cover and cook till rice is done and no water is left.
• Extra masalas may be added as per desired spiciness.
• Serve hot with curd.