Today, most people are looking for healthier food choices. To manage weight, gut health and cholesterol levels, it is important to check the calorie and fat intake. If you are looking forward to trying aromatic Basanti pulao but want to cut down on white rice and ghee intake, this blog is for you.
Here is a perfect Basanti pulao recipe with brown rice and very little ghee for guilt-free indulgence. Also, an ingredient list is attached to serve as a reference while shopping groceries for this classic Bengali dish.
Healthy Basanti Pulao Recipe at Home
Ingredient Table
The ingredient list below is enough to serve 3-4 people.
| Items | Quantity |
| Brown Rice | 2 cups |
| Ghee | 1 /2 tablespoon |
| Water | 4 cups |
| Sugar or Stevia | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Turmeric | ½ teaspoon |
| Whole Spices | |
| Bay leaves | 2-3 |
| Cinnamon stick | Small 3-inch piece |
| Cloves | 3-4 |
| Cardamom | 4-5 |
| Dry Fruits | |
| Cashew nut | 10-15 |
| Raisin | 10-15 |
| To Garnish (Optional) | |
| Saffron Stands | 6-7 strands soaked in milk |
| Long-cut dry fruits | To garnish |
Preparing the Ingredients
- Shopping groceries for the Basanti pulao recipe is very simple. You can buy all ingredients from marts near you or use delivery apps.
- To prep the ingredients, start with taking 2 cups of brown rice and soak it for 15-20 minutes. Also, at the same time soak saffron strands in milk and leave for 15-20 minutes.
- In the meantime, dry roast the dry fruits by putting them in a low-heated pan and stirring for a couple of minutes. Dry fruits are considered a powerhouse of energy and keep you full for a longer period of time. While shopping groceries, always go for good and high-quality products to ensure the best taste, aroma, and results.
- To garnish, which is optional, you can cut the cashew nuts or almonds into small, thin strands.
- Rinse the extra water from the soaked rice and keep it aside to be used in the healthy Basanti Pulao recipe
Instructions
Heat the pan to low/medium and add a little bit of ghee. After adding ghee, add the whole spices to the pan.
Once the spices start to crackle a little, add the roasted dry fruits to the pan. Stir for a while, and then add the rinsed brown rice. After adding the rice, keep the flame on low and stir it for 2-3 minutes.
Now add water to the pan and add sugar to taste and preference. If you don’t want artificial sugar, you can use stevia, a natural sweetener. Now, add salt and turmeric powder and cook rice for 10-15 minutes until it turns nice, soft and tender.
Once the rice is ready, garnish it with milk-soaked saffron strands for the aroma and cut dry fruits. Always fluff the rice before serving and serve piping hot for best results.
Conclusion
With this healthy Basanti Pulao recipe, you can enjoy a classic treat without compromising your diet. If you want to order ingredients, go shopping groceries on online delivery platforms for hassle-free, quick delivery. We hope this recipe helps!