Sweet Corn Biryani ! Recipe

Name: Sweet Corn Biryani !
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (soaked in water for 1 hour); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon ghee (or oil); 3/4 cup sweet corn (frozen); 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt; 1/4 cup nonfat milk; 2 3/4 cups hot water; 2 onions, sliced; 1 tomatoes (skinned and pureed); 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; To be ground into a paste; 1 inch ginger; 1 clove garlic; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 4 cloves; 1 cardamom (small); 10 mint leaves; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped; 3 tablespoons coconut, grated; 2 green chilies; For garnishing; 2 tablespoons cashews, roasted in ghee; 2 tablespoons raisins, roasted in ghee; 3 -5 mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice (soaked in water for 1 hour)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon ghee (or oil)
3/4 cup sweet corn (frozen)
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup nonfat milk
2 3/4 cups hot water
2 onions, sliced
1 tomatoes (skinned and pureed)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
To be ground into a paste
1 inch ginger
1 clove garlic
1 inch cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 cardamom (small)
10 mint leaves
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons coconut, grated
2 green chilies
For garnishing
2 tablespoons cashews, roasted in ghee
2 tablespoons raisins, roasted in ghee
3 -5 mint leaves

1
Microwave oil and ghee mixture on HIGH for 1 minute uncovered.
2
Add bay leaf, cumin seeds and onion.
3
Mix and microwaveon HIGH for 5 minutes uncovered.
4
Add the ground paste, turmeric powder and tomato.
5
Mix and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes uncovered.
6
Add rice.
7
Mix and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes uncovered.
8
Stir in the low-fat yogurt, milk, salt and hot water.
9
Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes uncovered.
10
Fluff up the rice.
11
Add sweet corn, lemon juice and sugar.
12
Mix and microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes uncovered.
13
Microwave further on HIGH for 3 minutes covered.
14
Allow standing time of 2 minutes.
15
Serve garnished with cashews, raisins and mint leaves.
16
Serve hot with onion-tomato raita!
17
Notes: A small tip- Microwave any rice preparation for a minimum of 2 minutes covered, for a finishing touch.

405

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice (soaked in water for 1 hour), 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon ghee (or oil), 3/4 cup sweet corn (frozen), and more.

Yes, Sweet Corn Biryani ! falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Corn Biryani !

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Variations & substitutions

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