Roasted Corn And Basmati Rice Salad Food

ROASTED CORN AND BASMATI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium pot, bring the basmati rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, toss the corn kernels with 3 tablespoons corn oil. Spread the corn on a large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. remove from heat, and cool.
• In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup corn oil, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked rice, cooked corn, tomatoes, corn oil mixture, red onion, and green onions. Cover, and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

BASMATI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add the boiling water and raisins and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the water come back to a boil, stir once, cover the pot, reduce the heat and let cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork, fold in cashews and reseason with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SWEET CORN AND BASMATI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk red wine vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Using large sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions; sauté 30 seconds. Add corn; sauté until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette and corn mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewarm corn mixture over medium heat and rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Rinse rice in strainer. Add rice and § teaspoon salt to boiling water. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
• Mix rice, corn mixture and pecans in large bowl. Mix in vinaigrette and watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• *Available at Indian markets and many supermarkets.

ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the kernels off the corn cobs using a sharp knife. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Spread out on to a baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large bowl. While whisking, slowing drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup oil and with season with salt and pepper. Add the roasted corn, tomatoes, basil, scallions and beans and toss well.

COOL BEANS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

BASMATI RICE WITH CORN AND PEAS (RICE COOKER)

Steps:

• Place rice in a fine strainer or bowl, rinse with cold water twice, and drain twice.
• Coat the rice cooker with non-stick spray or a film of vegetable oil.
• Place rice in the rice bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients; stir just to combine.
• Cover and set to regular cycle.
• When the machine switches to the Keep Warm cycle, let the rice steam for 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with wooden or plastic rice paddle or wooden spoon.
• This rice will hold on Keep Warm for up to 1 hour.
• Serve hot.