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Home » Rice & Bread » Bengali Mishti Pulao (Sweet Pilaf)

Bengali Mishti Pulao (Sweet Pilaf)

Published: Mar 3, 2018 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

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Mishti pulao (sweet pilaf) is a fragrant, mildly spiced, sweet rice dish made with a special variety of rice called ‘Gobindo Bhog’.
Bengali Mishti Pulao (Sweet Pilaf)

Bengali mishti pulao (sweet pilaf) step-by-step recipe with photos.

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About this recipe

Before tasting this dish, I had no idea that pulao or pilaf could be sweet and yet taste so good. Mishti pulao (sweet pilaf) is a fragrant, mildly spiced, sweet rice dish made with a special variety of rice called ‘Gobindo Bhog’. It’s not easy to find this fragrant rice if you are outside Bengal, so I make it with Basmati rice. Tastes equally good, but misses the aroma that Gobindo Bhog has.

This fragrant rice paired with ghee (clarified butter), sugar, and whole spices takes you to a different world. Enjoy this mishti pulao with spicy mutton curry and finish off with an all-time favorite Bengali dessert Rasgulla for a heavenly weekend meal! (Click here for rasgulla recipe).

Ingredient

Rice: Traditionally, Gobindo bhog rice is used to make the pulao. However, I use Basmati rice.

Sugar: As the name suggests, sugar is a key ingredient to make this dish.

Ghee: This pulao tastes best when made with ghee.

Spices: Lots of whole spices are used - cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, bay leaf, black cardamom, pepper, and cloves.

Cashew and raisins: These are fried in ghee and added to the pulao.

Bengali Mishti Pulao (Sweet Pilaf)

Step by step instructions to make mishti pulao

1. Spread the washed rice on a large plate or tray and let it dry.

2. Heat ghee, add whole spices, and ginger.

3. Add rice, sugar, salt, and turmeric powder.

4. Once sugar melts, add fried cashew and raisins.

5. Add water and boil until rice is completely done.

6. Add nutmeg once the rice is done.

7. Mix well and serve hot.

mishti pulao

Sweet pulao served with mutton curry

Sweet pulao served with mutton curry

Recipe card

Sweet pulao

Shilpa
Mishti pulao (sweet pilaf) is a fragrant, mildly spiced, sweet rice dish made with a special variety of rice called ‘Gobindo Bhog’.
5 from 1 vote
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Bengali, Indian
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups basmati rice
  • ¼ cup cashew nut
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ½ inch ginger grated
  • 4-5 tablespoon ghee
  • 6-7 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 3-4 green cardamom
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 mace
  • 8-10 peppercorns
  • 1 star anise
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 5½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash the rice with cold water and drain completely. Spread the rice on a large plate or tray and let it dry for 30 minutes
  • Heat a frypan or kadhai and add 1 tablespoon ghee. Fry the cashew and raisin until golden brown. Set aside
  • Add remaining ghee to the same pan. Add bay leaf and the whole spices. Saute for a minute until they are aromatic
  • Add the grated ginger and fry for a few seconds
  • Add rice, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt. Gently fry them until the sugar melts and starts to get sticky. The sugar should become sticky but must not be caramelised
  • Add the fried cashew and raisins. Add hot water and bring to boil
  • Reduce the flame to a minimum. Cover with a tight lid and cook until the rice is completely done. Or you may cook the rice in a rice cooker
  • Once the rice is done, add the nutmeg powder and mix the rice while it is still hot
  • Serve hot with mutton curry

Notes

  • The washed and dried rice is very delicate, so handle it with care. Mix carefully else the rice will break
  • Take care the sugar doesn’t caramelise, but be sure it completely melts and get sticky
  • As the name suggests, this pulao is sweet. But you may reduce the sugar as per your preference
  • You may add a handful of peas while cooking the rice if you prefer
Nutrition Facts
Sweet pulao
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 89mg3%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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