Monday, June 10, 2013

Bangalir Mishti Pulao(Sweet Pulao)..:)

Mishti Pulao is a common favorite dish with all Bengali's..This one is combination of wonderful taste, excellent color and flavor. This dish is not only easy to prepare in very less time and effort. it’s a perfect combination with any spicy side dish such as mutton, chicken or fish. After marriage when we go to our's friend(also my Dada) Ashutoshda's house first time ,that time Asutoshda's wife Ishitadi prepare this pulao...Ishitadi is a great  cook...I loved her cooking...soo this one is Ishitadi's recipe ....I share with all of you...hope you also enjoy this recipe...:)



Ingredients:-

  • Basmati Rice/Gobindobhog rice – 1 cup
  • Sugar – 2 tbsp.
  • Cinnamon – 2 one inch stick
  • Bay leaves – 2 nos.
  • Cardamoms – 4-5 nos
  • Cashew pieces – 1/3 cup
  • Raisins – 1/3 cup
  • Ghee/sunflower oil – 1 tsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Turmaric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Water to cook rice(approximately 3 cups)
  • one pinch saffron
  • 2/3 spoon warm milk


Preparation :-
  • Wash rice thoroughly and drain out the excess water. Add turmeric and mix well with a spatula. Now spread the rice in a single layer on large sheets of old newspaper. And place it in a sunny location to dry it.
  • Heat ghee in a Kadai /Pan and add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamoms and cloves. Fry for few seconds.
  • Next  add rice, turmeric powder, sugar and salt. Mix really well .
  • At the same time saffron put the milk for few mins & add this one also with the rice.
  • Now add warm water, raisins and cashew nuts. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook till done.
  •  Serve hot with Salad & chicken/ mutton/Fish any type of spicy curry .
              Now Enjoy Your's Sweet Pulao....!!!!

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