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Holud Mishti Pulao | Bengali Sweet Saffron Polau

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.
Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Rice
Cuisine Bengali
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Festival Meal
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Combo Dishes
Author Srivalli

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

Traditionally this is made with Gobindo bhog rice and loads of saffron.
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