This is 7th dish in our Bengali food journey. Do checkout the other recipes in this series – Green Pea Kachori, Baigan Bhaja, Aloo Posto, Shukto, Chanar Korma, Cholar Dal and Steamed Sandesh
Ghee Bhat
Ghee Bhat is a Bengali Pulao prepared with veggies and nuts with a sweet taste. essentially a cross between Fried Rice and Pulao.
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- ¼ tsp saffron
- 2 tbsp warm milk
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- 10 cashew nuts
- 50 g raisin
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- Wash and soak the rice for min half hour
- Soak saffron in hot milk and keep aside
- Heat the ghee in a heavy bottom pan and add the dried spices
- After 1-2 mins add the drained rice and sauté for 3-4 mins
- Add the required water, salt, sugar and cover and cook the rice till done
- Fry the cashew nuts and raisin in 1 tbsp of ghee and add to the rice.
- Ready to serve!
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Dietary Information
Nutritional Information
| Typical values* | per Serving | contents |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5 % | 11 Kcal |
| Fat | 60 % | 134 Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35 % | 79 Kcal |
Factoid
It’s also known as Misti Pulao in Bengal.
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