ଦୂର୍ଗା ପୂଜା ସ୍ପେସିଆଲ୍ ଖୁବ୍ ସୁଆଦିଆ ବାସନ୍ତି ପଲଉ ( Basanti Palau Recipe ) | Basanti Pulao Recipe | Odia

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color at a lower cost.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier while maintaining flavor.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are a healthier nut option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add a unique flavor.

Rinse short grain rice gently 2-3 times to remove excess starch.

Spread out the washed rice and dry it under a fan for some time.

Heat 4 tbsp of clarified butter (ghee) until melted.

Mix 1 tbsp turmeric powder into the lukewarm ghee.

Pour the turmeric mixed ghee over the dried rice and mix well.

Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp garam masala, crushed ginger, and 4 pcs slitted green chili; mix well.

Add 4 tbsp sugar for mild sweetness.

Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan; add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and crushed green cardamom; fry briefly.

Fry cashew nuts until light brown on low flame, then add raisins and fry well.

Add the yellow rice to the pan and gently mix on low flame for 5 minutes.

Pour in 4 cups of water (or 4 and 1/2 cups for aged rice) and bring to a boil.

Cover with a lid and cook on low flame, gently mixing once in between.

Cook for about 12 minutes until the rice is cooked and non-sticky.

Turn off the gas flame and spread the pulao on a platter for a few minutes before serving.

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