Bengali

Clove and Lemon Mishti Pulao

Name: Clove and Lemon 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 cloves; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A bold, warm spice with a refreshing citrus finish, balancing the sweetness of the dish.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Before adding rice and dal, mix cloves and lemon juice 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.

Sides Vegetarian Breakfast

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