The word ‘Basanti’ means yellow in Bengali. The sweet yellow Basanti Pulao or Polao, as we Bengalis call it, is one of our quintessential food items that we prepare during any special occasion – marriage, pujo, birthdays, feasts and so on. The sweet taste of the Basanti Polao complements the hot and spicy side dishes, or you can eat it as a standalone dish with … Continue reading Traditional Bengali Basanti Pulao Recipe