Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           basmati rice
   1      cup           corn kernels
   1      cup           green peas
  10                    cashews halved -- (10 to 12)
   1      teaspoon      chilli powder
   1      teaspoon      sambhar masala
     1/2  teaspoon      garam masala
   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric
                        salt to taste
   1                    lemon -- juice of
   2      tablespoons   oil or ghee
     1/2  teaspoon      cummin and mustard seeds

Preparation:

In a heavy saucepan heat the ghee. Add the cashews and fry till light brown. Remove. To same oil add cumin and mustard seeds to splutter. Add the corn, peas, rice and all dry masalas and 5 cups water. Cover and cook till almost done. Add lemon juice, sugar, coriander and cashews. Cover and cook till rice is done and no water is left. Masalas may be added as per desi red spiciness. Serve hot with curds.