Bengali Yellow Pulao

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Oct 27, 2013 No comments 26,169 views 1 fav

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Traditional Bengali sweet yellow pilaf.

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 15 mins

Serves 2

CuisineBengali

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Gobindo Bhog Rice

This pulao is a Bengali speciality made on any special occasions. As Bengalis love to have a little bit of sweetness in their food, this pulao is sweet in taste. It's easy to make and can be made with or without a pressure cooker. This recipe uses a pressure cooker. Also the rice used in traditional Bengali gobindo bhog rice but basmati can be substituted in place of it.

Ingredients

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1 cup gobindo bhog rice or basmati rice
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp turmeric powder
3 tbsp cashew nuts
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp ghee
salt to taste

to be lightly crushed

1 large piece of cinnamon
5 cloves
5 cardamoms

Bengali Yellow Pulao Ingredients

Steps

In a pressure cooker heat the heat.
Add the lightly crushed whole spices and bay leaves.
Sauté till fragrant
Add the cashew nuts and fry till they are light brown.
Add the washed and drained rice and fry for a minute.
Add the turmeric powder , salt and sugar.
Fry for another 3 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water and mix everything well.
Put the lid of the pressure cooker and pressure cook on high flame till 2 whistles.
Let the pressure cooker cool down a bit. Lightly separate the grains of rice with a fork.
Serve hot