Holud Mishti Pulao or Bengali Sweet Saffron Polau is a special Durga Puja Dish made during the season. This is one of the Bengali's comfort dish and very easy to make.
I adapted mine from here and it is written in extent on how popular this dish is. It is a mandatory dish during Bengali Wedding, birthdays, anniversaries or any ceremony. Even when Bengalis get together, this has to be present. Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao means yellow colored Sweet Pilaf in Bengali Style.
Traditionally this rice dish got its colour from the saffron that is extensively used. However, now it is achieved by using turmeric powder. Again some use peas and only Gobindo bhog rice is ideal. Though if you can't lay your hands on this variety of rice, you can use basmati. I had planned to make it for our Sunday Lunch. I had to postpone to Monday as we got busy. What I didn't expect was the fact that I would become even more busy on Monday.
Since I had no alternative but to make it, I somehow managed through it and sat through the night to write on this post! I paired it with Fried Aloo Gravy Bengali Style and the combination was very good.
Holud Mishti Pulao is my choice H in the AtoZ Biryani/Pulao/Khichdi Festival that's happening for the April Mega Marathon, where I have opted to make 26 Rice dishes. If you are interested to know what I am doing for H in C4AS, go ahead check it out!
A to Z Biryani/Pulao/Khichadi Festival!
A for Amritsari Wadi ki Biryani
B for Badshahi Pulao
C for Chak Angouba
D for Doddapatre Soppina Chitranna
E for Eerulli Chitranna
F for Fada ni khichdi
G for Goli Bhaat
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Step By Step Pictures for making Holud Mishti Pulao
Holud Mishti Pulao | Bengali Sweet Saffron Polau
Ingredients Needed:
1 cup Basmati Rice
2 tbsp Ghee
1 to 2 Black Cardamom
2 no Bay Leaf
2 to 3 Cardamom
1 inch Cinnamon
3 to4 Cloves
1 Mace
3 to 4 Saffron
1 tsp Ginger, grated
1/2 cup Peas
Salt to taste
2 tbsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
For Garnish
Cashew Nuts
Raisins
How to make the Saffron Rice
Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.
Heat a nonstick pan, add ghee. When hot, roast the nuts and keep it aside.
In the same bowl, add all the spices and saute well.
Next, drain the rice and add to the pan along with peas and turmeric powder.
Saute for a couple of minutes, then add water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
Simmer and cook till done.
Notes:
Traditionally this is made with Gobindo bhog rice and loads of saffron.
Recipe
Holud Mishti Pulao | Bengali Sweet Saffron Polau
Ingredients
For Rice
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 2 no Bay leaf large
- 2 to 3 Cardamom
- 1 to 2 Black Cardamom
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 3 to 4 Cloves
- 1 Mace
- 3 to 4 Saffron
- 1 tsp Ginger grated
- 1/2 cup Peas
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
For Garnish
- Handful Cashew Nuts
- Handful Raisins
Instructions
- Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.
- Heat a nonstick pan, add ghee. When hot, roast the nuts and keep it aside.
- In the same bowl, add all the spices and saute well.
- Next, drain the rice and add to the pan along with peas and turmeric powder.
- Saute for a couple of minutes, then add water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer and cook till done.
Notes
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Suma Gandlur says
Good one, Valli. This makes a great pulao base for a spicy gravy.
vaishalisabnani says
I like the color of the rice and the simplicity of the flavours . The combo with Aaloo would have worked very well . Great pick ! It’s hard to crack H !
Sowmya:) says
Why am I not surprised that you are busy even on sundays not to mention mondays. Amazing that you are so dedicated to blogging. Love this dish.Such a simple yet tasty looking dish Valli. My daughter would love this. Bookmarking!!
srividhya says
Glad you were able to make it at the last moment. I have this pulao coming up for M though.
Kalyani says
last minute rush is totally worth the adrenaline right ? this sweet pulao would be great for those lookign for a mild dessert with food 🙂
gayathriraani says
I made a similar pulao and loved the combination of spice and sweetness. With the spicy curry, it looks so yum Valli.
Sushma Pinjala says
Yummy looking pulao. I have made bengali misthi pulao too, scheduled for tomorrow.
harini says
Wonderful looking pulao, Valli. Kudos to you that you are able to post in both of your blogs managing other aspects of your life.
Sharmila Kingsly says
That is a yummy pulao and i was never aware of this... It has turned out really beautiful!!
Pavani says
Wow, that is one yummy pulao! I love the colour of the rice and the combination of spice and sweetness! Lovely share
FoodTrails says
Beautiful yellow color rice. We make a similar version Meethe Chawal with nust and without peas. So much similarities with variations .. Lovely share.
Renu Agrawal Dongre says
When you said sweet I thought it would be like a dessert, but with 2 tbsp I think it should be manageable.