Bengali

Cinnamon and Orange Mishti Pulao

Name: Cinnamon and Orange Mishti Pulao
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 cup moong dal; 1/4 cup jaggery, crushed; 1 tsp cardamom; 1/2 tsp cloves; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; salt to taste; oil for cooking; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp orange zest

A warm, sweet aroma with a bright citrus note, enhancing the sweetness of the dish.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Before adding rice and dal, mix cinnamon and orange zest into the pot with oil and spices. Continue as per steps.
Rinse rice and moong dal. In a pot, heat oil, add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add rice and dal, stir for 2 minutes. Add jaggery and salt.
Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer until cooked.

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