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Mrettika Bengali Basanti Polao Ingredients Pack
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Bring home the aroma, colour and celebration of traditional Bengali Basanti Polao with the Mrettika® Bengali Basanti Polao Ingredients Pack.
Basanti Polao is a much-loved Bengali festive rice preparation, known for its beautiful golden colour, fragrant Gobindobhog rice, subtle sweetness and warm whole-spice aroma. Mrettika® brings together the key ingredients in convenient, measured packs so you can recreate this traditional Bengali favourite at home.
Perfect for Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Saraswati Puja, Bijoya celebrations, weddings, family occasions, festive lunches and special Sunday meals, this kit makes preparing authentic Bengali-style Basanti Polao simple and convenient.
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| Description | <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" dir="auto" data-start="818" data-end="1006">The combination of aromatic <strong data-start="846" data-end="919">Gobindobhog rice, cashews, raisins, whole spices and saffron/turmeric</strong> creates the characteristic fragrance, richness and golden appearance of Basanti Polao.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1008" data-end="1151"><strong data-start="1008" data-end="1151">Just add ghee, sugar, salt and water as required, along with the ingredients from the kit, and cook your traditional Bengali Basanti Polao.</strong></p> <hr data-start="1153" data-end="1156"> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="wigo1s" data-start="1158" data-end="1185">Pack Contents</h3> <div class="group TyagGW_tableContainer" dir="auto"> <div class="TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit" tabindex="-1"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" dir="auto" data-start="1187" data-end="1643"> <thead data-start="1187" data-end="1212"> <tr data-start="1187" data-end="1212"> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="1187" data-end="1200" data-col-size="sm">Ingredient</th> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="1200" data-end="1212" data-col-size="sm">Quantity</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="1224" data-end="1643"> <tr data-start="1224" data-end="1273"> <td data-start="1224" data-end="1264" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1226" data-end="1246">Gobindobhog Rice</strong> (গোবিন্দভোগ চাল)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1264" data-end="1273">500 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1274" data-end="1307"> <td data-start="1274" data-end="1299" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1276" data-end="1291">Cashew Nuts</strong> (কাজু)</td> <td data-start="1299" data-end="1307" data-col-size="sm">50 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1308" data-end="1348"> <td data-start="1308" data-end="1340" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1310" data-end="1330">Kismis / Raisins</strong> (কিসমিস)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1340" data-end="1348">50 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1349" data-end="1377"> <td data-start="1349" data-end="1368" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1351" data-end="1360">Sugar</strong> (চিনি)</td> <td data-start="1368" data-end="1377" data-col-size="sm">100 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1378" data-end="1412"> <td data-start="1378" data-end="1404" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1380" data-end="1392">Cinnamon</strong> (দারুচিনি)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1404" data-end="1412">10 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1413" data-end="1449"> <td data-start="1413" data-end="1441" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1415" data-end="1433">Green Cardamom</strong> (এলাচ)</td> <td data-start="1441" data-end="1449" data-col-size="sm">10 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1450" data-end="1478"> <td data-start="1450" data-end="1471" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1452" data-end="1462">Cloves</strong> (লবঙ্গ)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1471" data-end="1478">5 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1479" data-end="1523"> <td data-start="1479" data-end="1516" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1481" data-end="1505">Bay Leaf / Tej Patta</strong> (তেজপাতা)</td> <td data-start="1516" data-end="1523" data-col-size="sm">5 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1524" data-end="1557"> <td data-start="1524" data-end="1549" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1526" data-end="1541">Cumin Seeds</strong> (জিরে)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1549" data-end="1557">10 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1558" data-end="1602"> <td data-start="1558" data-end="1594" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1560" data-end="1579">Turmeric Powder</strong> (হলুদ গুঁড়ো)</td> <td data-start="1594" data-end="1602" data-col-size="sm">10 g</td> </tr> <tr data-start="1603" data-end="1643"> <td data-start="1603" data-end="1634" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="1605" data-end="1624">Saffron / Kesar</strong> (জাফরান)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="1634" data-end="1643">0.5 g</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p dir="auto" data-start="1645" data-end="1682"><strong data-start="1645" data-end="1682">Approx. Total Net Weight: 800 g</strong></p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="jwg4lp" data-start="1684" data-end="1714">Why this combination works</h3> <ul data-start="1716" data-end="2174"> <li data-section-id="uwaxo3" data-start="1716" data-end="1796"><strong data-start="1718" data-end="1738">Gobindobhog Rice</strong> – provides the characteristic short-grain, aromatic base.</li> <li data-section-id="1n0o9nk" data-start="1797" data-end="1874"><strong data-start="1799" data-end="1820">Cashews & raisins</strong> – add the traditional festive richness and sweetness.</li> <li data-section-id="j2l7zm" data-start="1875" data-end="1943"><strong data-start="1877" data-end="1886">Sugar</strong> – gives Basanti Polao its characteristic mild sweetness.</li> <li data-section-id="1u1gjs" data-start="1944" data-end="2022"><strong data-start="1946" data-end="1977">Cinnamon, cardamom & cloves</strong> – provide the classic Bengali festive aroma.</li> <li data-section-id="1to5kxs" data-start="2023" data-end="2073"><strong data-start="2025" data-end="2045">Bay leaf & cumin</strong> – add depth to the flavour.</li> <li data-section-id="17nwo2k" data-start="2074" data-end="2174"><strong data-start="2076" data-end="2098">Turmeric & saffron</strong> – help create the beautiful golden-yellow appearance and festive character.</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="3327" data-end="3929"> </p> <hr data-start="2176" data-end="2179"> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="111jjyn" data-start="2181" data-end="2198">How to Prepare</h2> <ol data-start="2200" data-end="2616"> <li data-section-id="zj5n8w" data-start="2200" data-end="2258">Wash the Gobindobhog rice gently and allow it to drain.</li> <li data-section-id="1ajgetg" data-start="2259" data-end="2321">Lightly fry the cashews and raisins in ghee and keep aside.</li> <li data-section-id="bm6yi" data-start="2322" data-end="2357">Temper the whole spices in ghee.</li> <li data-section-id="4s0jak" data-start="2358" data-end="2406">Add the rice and gently sauté until aromatic.</li> <li data-section-id="eyz9va" data-start="2407" data-end="2471">Add the required quantity of water, sugar, salt and turmeric.</li> <li data-section-id="190rr55" data-start="2472" data-end="2498">Add saffron as desired.</li> <li data-section-id="1hqznd0" data-start="2499" data-end="2570">Cook gently until the rice is tender and the grains remain separate.</li> <li data-section-id="amwhpj" data-start="2571" data-end="2616">Finish with the fried cashews and raisins.</li> </ol> <p dir="auto" data-start="2618" data-end="2770"><strong data-start="2618" data-end="2641">Serving suggestion:</strong> Traditionally enjoyed with <strong data-start="2669" data-end="2770">Bengali-style kosha mangsho, aloo dum, cholar dal, begun bhaja or festive vegetable preparations.</strong></p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2618" data-end="2770"> </p> <h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" dir="auto" data-section-id="zlt9x4" data-start="3293" data-end="3325">Product Details </h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="3327" data-end="3929"><strong data-start="3327" data-end="3337">Brand:</strong> Mrettika<br data-start="3347" data-end="3350"><strong data-start="3350" data-end="3367">Product Name:</strong> Bengali Basanti Polao Ingredients Pack<br data-start="3406" data-end="3409"><strong data-start="3409" data-end="3426">Bengali Name:</strong> বাংলা বাসন্তী পোলাও উপকরণ প্যাক<br data-start="3458" data-end="3461"><strong data-start="3461" data-end="3478">Product Type:</strong> Traditional Bengali Cooking Ingredients Kit<br data-start="3522" data-end="3525"><strong data-start="3525" data-end="3537">Cuisine:</strong> Bengali<br data-start="3545" data-end="3548"><strong data-start="3548" data-end="3563">Vegetarian:</strong> Yes<br data-start="3567" data-end="3570"><strong data-start="3570" data-end="3585">Net Weight:</strong> Approx. 800 g<br data-start="3601" data-end="3604"><strong data-start="3604" data-end="3626">Country of Origin:</strong> India<br data-start="3632" data-end="3635"><strong data-start="3635" data-end="3647">Storage:</strong> Store in a cool, dry and hygienic place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep individual packs sealed until use.<br data-start="3767" data-end="3770"><strong data-start="3770" data-end="3785">Shelf Life:</strong> As mentioned on individual ingredient packs / outer package.<br data-start="3846" data-end="3849"><strong data-start="3849" data-end="3866">Suitable For:</strong> Festivals, Puja, Family Celebrations, Bengali Meals & Gifting.</p> |
The combination of aromatic Gobindobhog rice, cashews, raisins, whole spices and saffron/turmeric creates the characteristic fragrance, richness and golden appearance of Basanti Polao.
Just add ghee, sugar, salt and water as required, along with the ingredients from the kit, and cook your traditional Bengali Basanti Polao.
Pack Contents
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Gobindobhog Rice (গোবিন্দভোগ চাল) | 500 g |
| Cashew Nuts (কাজু) | 50 g |
| Kismis / Raisins (কিসমিস) | 50 g |
| Sugar (চিনি) | 100 g |
| Cinnamon (দারুচিনি) | 10 g |
| Green Cardamom (এলাচ) | 10 g |
| Cloves (লবঙ্গ) | 5 g |
| Bay Leaf / Tej Patta (তেজপাতা) | 5 g |
| Cumin Seeds (জিরে) | 10 g |
| Turmeric Powder (হলুদ গুঁড়ো) | 10 g |
| Saffron / Kesar (জাফরান) | 0.5 g |
Approx. Total Net Weight: 800 g
Why this combination works
- Gobindobhog Rice – provides the characteristic short-grain, aromatic base.
- Cashews & raisins – add the traditional festive richness and sweetness.
- Sugar – gives Basanti Polao its characteristic mild sweetness.
- Cinnamon, cardamom & cloves – provide the classic Bengali festive aroma.
- Bay leaf & cumin – add depth to the flavour.
- Turmeric & saffron – help create the beautiful golden-yellow appearance and festive character.
How to Prepare
- Wash the Gobindobhog rice gently and allow it to drain.
- Lightly fry the cashews and raisins in ghee and keep aside.
- Temper the whole spices in ghee.
- Add the rice and gently sauté until aromatic.
- Add the required quantity of water, sugar, salt and turmeric.
- Add saffron as desired.
- Cook gently until the rice is tender and the grains remain separate.
- Finish with the fried cashews and raisins.
Serving suggestion: Traditionally enjoyed with Bengali-style kosha mangsho, aloo dum, cholar dal, begun bhaja or festive vegetable preparations.
Product Details
Brand: Mrettika
Product Name: Bengali Basanti Polao Ingredients Pack
Bengali Name: বাংলা বাসন্তী পোলাও উপকরণ প্যাক
Product Type: Traditional Bengali Cooking Ingredients Kit
Cuisine: Bengali
Vegetarian: Yes
Net Weight: Approx. 800 g
Country of Origin: India
Storage: Store in a cool, dry and hygienic place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep individual packs sealed until use.
Shelf Life: As mentioned on individual ingredient packs / outer package.
Suitable For: Festivals, Puja, Family Celebrations, Bengali Meals & Gifting.
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