Gobindobhog Rice Recipes Must-Try
If you’re from Bengal or nearby states, Gobindobhog rice needs no introduction. This short-grain, white, aromatic, and sticky rice variety is a staple in many households. Renowned for its sweet, buttery, and flowery aroma, Gobindobhog rice is the perfect choice for special occasions and festivals.
It’s often used in offerings to deities like Govindaji. The name itself means “offerings to Govinda.” Dive into the subtle flavors of Gobindobhog rice with our curated list of 6 Gobindobhog Rice Recipe, and bring a touch of Bengal’s culinary tradition to your kitchen.
Gobindobhog Khichuri Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Gobindobhog rice
- ½ cup yellow moong dal
- 1 potato (cubed)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1 green chili (slit)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Dry roast moong dal until golden.
- Heat ghee, add cumin seeds, potatoes, tomatoes, and green chili.
- Add roasted dal, rice, turmeric, salt, and water.
- Cook until soft and creamy. Enjoy!
Basanti Pulao
Basanti Pulao is a delightful rice dish, predominantly made with Gobindobhog rice. It is typically served with vegetable curry during religious ceremonies. This dish resembles Kanika, a similar preparation enjoyed on special occasions in Odisha. Well, is Basanti Pulao inspired by Odia Kanika, especially since Kanika is traditionally offered to Lord Jagannath at the Puri Temple?
Today, due to its affordability, Bengalis also prepare Basanti Pulao for special occasions like birthdays or when entertaining guests. In such cases, it’s often paired with a chicken or mutton dish. Let’s check out its recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Gobindobhog rice
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 23 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas)
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions:
- Wash and soak Gobindobhog rice for 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee, add bay leaf, cardamom, and cinnamon.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté.
- Add rice, and turmeric, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in water, add sugar and salt, and cook until rice is done and water is absorbed.
Gobindobhog Rice Biryani
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Gobindobhog rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chilies (slit)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 2 bay leaves
- 45 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 34 green cardamom pods
- 1/2 cup fried onions (for garnish)
- Fresh coriander and mint leaves (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions:
- Wash and soak Gobindobhog rice for 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a large pot, add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger garlic paste, green chilies, and chopped tomatoes, cook until tomatoes soften.
- Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
- Stir in yogurt and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add soaked rice, garam masala, and water.
- Cook on medium heat until rice is done and water is absorbed.
- Garnish with fried onions, coriander, and mint leaves. Serve hot.
Gobindobhog Rice Yakhni Pulao
Yakhni, a Kashmiri invention, is a flavorful meat and spice broth. Traditionally, Yakhni Pulao is made with basmati rice, but with the prevalence of fake basmati in the market, Gobindobhog rice proves to be a superior choice. Its wonderful aroma and the rich flavors of the yakhni create a drool-worthy dish. You can substitute chicken with mutton or your preferred meat.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Gobindobhog rice
- 500g chicken or mutton
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 bay leaf
- 4-5 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 green cardamom pods
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook meat with spices to make yakhni broth.
- Strain the broth and set the meat aside.
- Heat ghee, sauté onions until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and meat. Sauté.
- Add rice and yakhni broth. Cook until the rice is done.
- Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot.
Conclusion
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