Simple corn pulao

Corn ! An ingredient that looks like sunshine, tastes of goodness and adds that bit of sparkle to whatever it's put into...there are very few people I know,who have a distaste for corn and thank goodness for that because I love cooking with it and many a time has been my go to ingredient to make a simple veggie meal that extra bit special...and it's the colour of a LEMON  ;)) !!!
Now,this particular rice is very simple but full of flavour,it tastes good made with either brown rice or basmati ! It's a great lunch box dish...goes very well with a mildly spiced raitha or can be eaten on it's own and the flavours are so simple that you can add any other veg with it like peas,bell peppers,mushroom,broccoli...just gets healthier and healthier doesn't it...very quick,so perfect for rushed mornings too !
Ingredients
Rice-1 cup-brown//white -cooked and cooled
Corn-2 cups boiled corn or green giant sweet corn niblets-whatever you prefer
Small onions-1/2 cup peeled
Green chillies-3 slit and deseeded
Ginger-a tiny piece
Curry leaves-a sprig
Bay leaf-1
Cardamom whole-2
Oil-2 tbsps
Method:
Keep the cooked rice aside to cool
In a deep pan ,add oil and when hot,add the bay leaf,cardamom and ginger.
Once the aromas arise,add the onions and the curry leaves-when sauteed together these flavours go so well.
Saute well until softened,then add salt and the green chillies,saute until onions are a bit golden
Now add the corn kernels and saute well,check seasoning.
Saute till the flavours blend together,take off the flame .
Mix in the cooked ,cooled rice,gently with wide prongs or forks,so as to not break the rice grains...check seasoning and adjust if necessary !
Now,at this point,to heat it together you can either microwave for 2 mts or put it in a steamer for about 10mts before putting it in a hot case or a lunch box...if u must heat it on the gas,i suggest you place it on a tava and do so,as you don't want the rice kernels to stick to the pan as there is minimal oil ! 

The kind of rice you choose entirely depends on your dietary preferences...if you like a bit of texture and prefer carbs with a lower glycemic index,then you should try this recipe with the brown rice...you can also add a bit of toasted slivered almonds for crunch !

If like many homes,white rice is the general preference,that's an option too...it's a simple dish that can be happily added on to any menu whether simple or elaborate,the clean fresh flavours of this dish are so good because it can be accompanied by a cool raitha or can even stand up to a spicy gravy or masala side dish.
I think every menu should consist of one such simple a dish that is palatable to people of all ages !