Corn and Beans Pulao

Ingredients:
1 Cup Rice (Sona Masoori or Basmati)
1 Onion
1/2 Cup Corn Nibbles
1/2 Cup Bean Seeds (Also called Lilva)
2 Green Chillies
3 Cloves of Garlic
1 1" Strip of Ginger
1/2 Tsp Soy Sauce (Can be made without this)
2 Tsp Oil or Ghee
Salt?

Preparation:

• Chop onion lengthwise
• Grind chillies, garlic and ginger into a paste
• Gently cut the kernels off the corn - Hold the corn lengthwise and start from the top and work your way down. Or alternatively, use canned corn nibbles.
• Use lilva, or alternatively, buy frozen
• Cook rice(see here for rice to water ratios)
• Spread the hot, cooked rice on plates/trays and let it cool down

Directions:

• In a Pan, add Oil
• Add Onion and fry till it turns transparent
• Add the paste (Ginger, Garlic, Chillies)
• Saute till it bubbles
• Add the other half of salt
• Add the corn and beans
• Add 2 tps of water and close the lid, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
• In the serving bowl, add a layer of rice and then a layer of the masala in the pan. Alternate till both are used up.

Reheat before serving:
If using microwave: Heat it for 2 to 3 minutes or as needed.
If using Oven, Set it to 325 and leave it for 10 minutes.

Serves 2 as main course.