Indian recipe

Mishti Pulao

Name: Mishti Pulao
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained; 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter); 1 cinnamon stick; 4-5 green cardamom pods; 4-5 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cashews; 1/4 cup raisins; A pinch of saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt

A traditional Bengali sweet and aromatic rice dish, Mishti Pulao is a delightful blend of flavors with hints of sweetness, nuts, and spices, perfect for a Bengali feast for 6 people.

Total time

1h1 hr

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Serves

BengaliRiceSweetTraditionalDiet:Vegetarian

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 380kcal
protein: 5g
Carbs: 65g
fat: 11g

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