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PrepTime:15 mins CookTime:10 mins Cuisine:Indian
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Sweet Corn & Cashew Rice, a very simple rice recipe, which is absolutely appealing to everyone, from toddlers to adults.
I got to make this just for the sake of my little son who is extremely fond of sweetcorn. My little one, likes to eat sweetcorn in any & every recipe, even in ice-cream, if there’s one such! 🙂 🙂
Generally, he is a very picky eater, and plays tantrums in having a kids meal. But, today when I made this as a Friday meal, he excitedly enjoyed eating without any jerk.
And, OMG!, I was so pleased & relieved after such happy scenes!!
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- Possible Alterations for the recipe, ‘Sweet Corn Cashew Rice / Sweet Corn Indian Rice Recipe’:
- How to serve, ‘Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice (Vegan)’:
- Other recipes from my blog:
- Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Indian style Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice’:
- Short Video Clip:
- Tips & Storage:
- Result:
- Recipe Card & Print:
Possible Alterations for the recipe, ‘Sweet Corn Cashew Rice / Sweet Corn Indian Rice Recipe’:
Vegan options: Plant based plain yogurt can be used instead whole milk yogurt. Or else, just go for coconut cream, it works greatly too.
Nut free options: Just eliminate using cashew nuts in this recipe. Alternatively you might add a handful sunflower seeds (or) raisins. Fry them same like cashew nuts before you add to the rice.
Rice variety to use: Basmati rice suits best, but any other rice variety can be used as well.
To use fresh corn kernels: Yes, instead of frozen sweet corn, you can use fresh corn kernels too. But in that case, get the kernels boiled separately before using in this recipe.
Whole Foods Plant Based / Oil Free Option: Just add frozen sweet corn in a glass bowl with very little water / broth, put it in microwave for 3-4 mins. Add all the spices to the bowl give a thorough mix. Then add this to the bowl of rice. Mix well. Garnish & Serve. Of course, you will have to eliminate the curd.
How to serve, ‘Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice (Vegan)’:
Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice, is so delectable that you will definitely go for a second serving! Its very much suitable for kids lunch box, picnics, short travels, parties, gatherings.
This main meal, doesn’t need any side. It can be happily relished just as it is. Or else you could have a chilled bowl of yogurt as a side.
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Ingredients:
- Rice – cooked with 1 cup of rice grains
- Sweet Corn – ½ cup (frozen)
- Cashew Nuts – ¼ cup
- Cooking Oil – 3 tablespoons
- Curd / Yogurt – ¼ cup
- Onions – 2 small (chopped)
- Green Chillies – 4 (slit length wise)
- Jeera / Whole Cumin Seeds – 1 teaspoon ( heaped)
- Jeera Powder / Cumin Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – as per taste
- Fresh Coriander – a handful (chopped)
- Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Ginger – 1 teaspoon (chopped)
- Garlic – 1 teaspoon (chopped) (optional)
Special Ingredients:
- Jeera / Whole Cumin
- Jeera Powder / Cumin Powder
- Curd / Yogurt
Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Indian style Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice’:
In a large size pan, pour the cooking oil & let it heat under medium flame.
Add the cashew nuts, fry till they turn light brown colour. Set aside.
Add the jeera/cumin seeds, green chillies, chopped ginger, chopped garlic(optional) and finely chopped onions. Saute them.
Add the sweet corn, salt and turmeric powder. Stir fry them until the sweet corn cooks well.
Now, add the curd/yogurt and jeera / cumin powder, mix thoroughly.
Transfer the cooked rice and fried cashew nuts to the pan. Mix everything gently.
Add chopped coriander and serve. Done!!
Sweet Corn & Cashew Nut rice, in a serving tray!!
Short Video Clip:
Tips & Storage:
- This recipe can be made with leftover rice or with freshly cooked rice.
- If you are using freshly cooked rice, let it cool off completely (to room temperature) before adding to the pan, this is to avoid stickiness of the rice grains.
- Adjust the salt and spice as per your taste.
- Storage: It stays fresh up to a day at room temp, but is a make ahead rice recipe, can be stored in the refrigerator and be warmed before serving.
Result:
- The sweetness of corn, crunchiness of cashew nuts and mild flavour of cumin / jeera, is what this rice recipe tastes of.
- On the whole, this, Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice, is so delectable that you will definitely go for a second serving!
- We had it with tomato ketchup/sauce & Indian crisps, and my kids happily devoured it!!
Recipe Card & Print:
Sweet Corn – Cashew Rice (Quick & Easy, Vegan Rice Dinner)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice Grains (cooked)
- ½ cup Sweet Corn (frozen)
- ¼ cup Cashew Nuts
- 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
- ¼ cup Curd/Yogurt
- 2 count Onions (small size) (chopped)
- 4 count Green Chillies (small size) (slit length wise)
- 1 heaped teaspoon Jeera / Whole Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Jeera / Cumin Powder
- Salt (or as per taste)
- 1 handful Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (chopped) (optional)
Instructions
- In a large size pan, pour the cooking oil & let it heat under medium flame. Add the cashew nuts, fry till they turn light brown colour. Set aside
- Add the jeera/cumin seeds, green chillies, chopped ginger, chopped garlic(optional) and finely chopped onions. Saute them.
- Add the sweet corn, salt and turmeric powder. Stir fry them until the sweet corn cooks well.
- Now, add the curd/yogurt and jeera / cumin powder, mix thoroughly
- Transfer the cooked rice and fried cashew nuts to the pan. Mix everything gently.
- Add chopped coriander and serve. Done!!
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Wow! Looks so beautiful & delicious and makes me feel hungry now. I like the addition of curd in here.
Thank you so much, Megala! 🙂 Yes, that’s how its different from other rice recipes.
Will try tomorrow’s. Looks yummy
Thank you 🙂 Thats nice! Shall wait to hear your feedback too!
Tried sweet corn cashew rice recipe and it’s yummy.. kids liked it much…
Thank you so much for your good feedback. 🙂 Happy that your kids liked it too.
Wonderful recipe! The rice looks so delicious!
Thanks a lot, Pooja! 🙂 Yes, it was truly delicious! 🙂
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Hi Praveen, tried this recipe.. it was so very delicious . kids loved it so much.. they want it in their lunch box one day
Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback 🙂 So glad that your kids loved it!
This is fantastic! I did not have vegan yogurt so I added coconut cream from the can and miso paste. YUM
Thank you for your excellent feedback! 🙂 And yes, coconut cream is a great alternative to vegan yogurt. Nice to know you enjoyed the dish!
The bright vibrant color attracted me immediately. This delicious rice completed my Curry chicken dinner. It was a perfect marriage of flavors
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 🙂 Happy to know you enjoyed my recipe. 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!
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Tried this recipe once few months back. My kids emptied it all. This rice dish is now a frequent visitor in my kitchen. 👍
Hi Shayne, Good to read that your kids liked the recipe. Thank you 🙂