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Basant Panchami 2025: Basanti Pulao is a famous Bengali dish, traditionally prepared in every household on this occasion. This sweet and aromatic pulao is the perfect yellow dish to celebrate the festival
Basant Panchami Special: The colour yellow holds special significance on this day, symbolising happiness and positive energy. (News18 Hindi)
As Basant Panchami approaches, preparations for Saraswati Puja have begun in homes, schools, and even in organisations. Basant Panchami is a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, art, and music.
The colour yellow holds special significance on this day, symbolising happiness and positive energy. On this auspicious day, people prefer to wear yellow clothes and eat yellow food. If you are planning a special lunch at home on this day and want to try something new, you can include Basanti Pulao in your menu.
This is a famous Bengali dish, traditionally prepared in every household on this occasion. This sweet and aromatic pulao is the perfect dish to celebrate the festival. Made with Govindbhog or Basmati rice and nuts, it is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Here is the recipe for Basanti Pulao to make your spiritual day even more special.
Easy Recipe For Basanti Pulao
Ingredients
Rice: 1 cup
Ghee: 3 tablespoons
Raisins: 10-12
Cashews: 10-12 Green
Cardamom: 2-3
Cloves: 2-3
Cinnamon: 1 inch
Bay leaf: 1
Water: 2 cups
Sugar: 3 tablespoons
Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
Saffron threads: 15-20 (optional)
Method
- Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat, add raisins and cashews, and saute until golden brown.
- Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf, and saute for 3-4 seconds.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring gently.
- Pour in water, sugar, turmeric powder, and saffron, and mix well.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice absorbs all the water.
- Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and keep it covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently and garnish with chopped almonds, pistachios, and saffron.
Serve hot and delicious basanti rice with aloo gobi, chana dal, or any curry of your choice.
