Corn and Rajma Pulao Rice is a one-pot dish that I love to serve with mixed fruit raita, salad and roasted papad.
This hearty and comforting pulao is prepared with pre-cooked rajma/red kidney beans, frozen corn, rice and aromatic spices. It can be done under 30 minutes if the red kidney beans are pre-cooked.
More one-pot meal recipes:- Dudhi/Lauki/Bottle gourd Khichdi | Masoor Daal and Green Beans Khichdi | Coconut Pineapple Thai fried Rice | Red Kidney Beans and Sweetcorn Curry
📖 Recipe
Rajma Sweetcorn Pulao
A fragrant one-pot pulao made with brown basmati rice, rajma, sweetcorn, whole spices, and herbs. This flavourful rice dish is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red kidney beans boiled
- ¼ cup sweetcorn fresh or frozen
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon whole spices cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, black cardamom, green cardamom, and bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ cup onion roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chilli slit
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin and coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala optional
- ¼ cup coconut milk optional
- salt to taste
- 4 to 5 tablespoons fresh coriander chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large kadai or heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add the cumin seeds and whole spices and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the onion and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilli and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the rajma and sweetcorn and mix well.
- Stir in the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin and coriander powder, and garam masala, if using.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring well.
- Add the soaked rice and gently mix to coat it in the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk, if using, and enough water to cook the rice.
- Add salt and stir well.
- Cover with a lid and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the rice to cook gently until tender.
- Check after 7 to 8 minutes. If needed, add a few tablespoons of water and continue cooking.
- Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Notes
- Don't use just soaked red kidney beans.
- Leftover rajma curry works particularly well in this recipe.
- Coconut milk adds richness but can be omitted.
- Adjust the chilli level to suit your preference.
- Serve with raita, yoghurt, pickle, or a simple salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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www.annapurnaz.in says
The pulao looks so good, for a moment I thought it is chiwda as each and every grain of rice is separated. Loved the whole setup as well
jayashree says
This is a perfect one pot meal with all the flavours and goodness of coconut milk too.
Lathiya says
I loved the fact you cooked the rice with coconut milk...it totally lifts the flavor to new heights...rajma and corn combo sounds interesting and sure it tastes fabulous
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
what jagruti, looks inviting!!! a protein rich lunch recipe!!! Love the bright and clean pictures!!!
Indfused says
What a great way to use leftovers! I like the Rajma and corn flavor combination as well! Yummy all around!
JollyHomemadeRecipes says
Wow.. Interesting. Never tried it with rajma.. Looks so flavorful and tempting Jagruti. Delicious Share.
Shobha says
Pulao looks delicious and irresistible.. my favourite one pot meal.
Unknown says
I love rice dishes and this one looks delicious! I could eat this every day - it looks so good.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine says
what a delicious looking rice beans and corn so pretty I would have never thought of this combination of flavors with those two ingredients. Better than plain old white rice nice!
Unknown says
What a healthy and flavorful meal, I can't wait to try it!
Caroline says
This looks so pretty and love all the flavors.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you!
Linda@2CookinMamas says
This looks like a quick and hearty dish to serve on a busy weeknight. I love the idea of cooking the rice in coconut milk and adding plenty of spices. I bet that cinnamon adds a nice dimension to the dish. Great idea to go with corn and I like the idea of adding extra veggies if some are on hand.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Linda, yes whole spices adds that extra flavours and brings that spice level up 🙂
Lucile Coo says
This looks really delicious. It remind me of red beans and rice but less beans.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Luci, yes similar recipe to rice and peas.
ConfettiandBliss.com says
Your images are gorgeous! I love every single one of them. Now I'm super excited to try your delicious rice recipe. Yum, yum!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Confettia, please do and let us know how it turned out for you.
Unknown says
This looks awesome!! I like taking rice bowls for lunch and may try this one. Yum!!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks kelly, you must try if you like spicy food 🙂