## Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao Recipe – Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts (Bengali Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao Recipe – Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Bengali Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Bengali Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao Recipe – Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts:
* 1 cup Basmati rice – (gobindo bhog)
* 1/4 cup Green peas (Matar) – steamed (optional)
* 11 inch Ginger – grated
* 2 tablespoons Sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
* 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
* 14 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 Bay leaves (tej patta) – roughly torn
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 3 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 3 Cloves (Laung)
* 1/2 teaspoon Mace powder
* Saffron strands – few
* 3 tablespoon Ghee
* 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts – halved
* 2 tablespoons Raisins
* 2 tablespoon Pistachios – roughly chopped
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao Recipe – Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts:
1. firstly we will cook the rice in a pressure cooker along with 1 tablespoon ghee, ginger and 2 cups of water until done.
2. Once done, allow it to rest.
3. In a small pan, heat a little ghee.
4. Add bay leaves, cinnamom stick, cardamom pods, elaichi and cloves.
5. Cook it for 10 to 15 seconds.
6. After 10 to 15 seconds, add cashews, raisins, pistachios, cumin powder, turmeric powder, nutmeg powder, mace powder, saffron strands.
7. After 1 minute, add in the cooked rice, green peas and sugar and give it a mix.
8. Let it cook for 2 more minutes and serve hot.
9. Serve your flavored Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao (Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts) with Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard Sauce) or Bengali Doi Maach recipe for a weekday meal.
### Tips for the Best Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao Recipe – Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Bengali Holud Mishti Pulao Recipe – Saffron Flavored Rice With Nuts recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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