Celebrate New Year with Bengali Delight: Green Pearl Pulao

By A Staff Reporter:

As the New Year approaches, celebrations remain incomplete without a grand dinner. Among Bengali households, the mention of pulao and meat is enough to spark excitement. This year, try adding a vibrant twist to your dinner table with Green Pearl Pulao, a delicious and quick recipe made with rice and fresh greens.

Ingredients :

3 cups of cooked rice

1 bunch each of spinach and coriander leaves

3 cups of curry leaves

A handful of mint leaves

Grated coconut

Ginger (1 knob)

4-5 cloves of garlic

Green chilies

2 onions

Cumin seeds

Coriander powder

Garam masala

Sugar, salt, white oil, and ghee

Method:

1. Prepare the Greens: Chop the spinach leaves and steam them in hot water. Blend the spinach, coriander, mint leaves, grated coconut, ginger, garlic, and green chilies into a smooth paste.

2. Cook the Base: Heat a mix of white oil and ghee in a pan. Add dry red chilies and cumin seeds until aromatic. Sauté finely chopped onions until golden brown.

3. Add the Masala: Mix in the prepared green paste along with coriander powder and garam masala. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally until the oil separates.

4. Incorporate Rice: Add cooked rice to the pan and mix well to coat every grain with the green masala. Add a touch of sugar and salt to balance flavors. Drizzle some ghee over the top.

Serve this vibrant Green Pearl Pulao hot, paired with your favorite meat or vegetarian curry. A feast for the eyes and palate, this dish is sure to be a hit at your New Year’s celebration!