Indian Corn Pilaf

A delicately-spiced pilaf that is so good with Indian dishes.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2  inches cinnamon sticks
• 4 -5  whole cardamom pods
• 1  cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 1⁄4 cups  vegetable stock
• 3⁄4 cup  thawed corn kernel

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add cumin, cinnamon and cardamon and cook over moderate heat, stirring often, until cumin is browned, about 1 minute.
3. Add rice and vegetable stock, cover and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Add corn, cover and heat through, about 2 minutes more.
6. Season with salt and fluff.