"Indulge in the heavenly sweetness of Bengal with every spoonful of Sita Bhog."

 

Bengali sweet Sita Bhog is a traditional rice-based dessert from West Bengal, India. It is made by cooking Gobindobhog rice with sugar, saffron, cardamom, and ghee, resulting in a rich and aromatic dessert that is usually served during festivals and special occasions. The dish has a unique and delicate flavor, and is often garnished with nuts and served warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients:

*	1 cup of Gobindobhog rice
*	1 1/2 cups of sugar
*	3 cups of water
*	1/4 tsp of saffron strands
*	1/2 tsp of green cardamom powder
*	2 tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)

Instructions:

1.	Rinse the rice in water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
2.	Drain the water from the rice and set it aside.
3.	In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the saffron strands and cardamom powder to the water.
4.	Add the rice to the boiling water and stir well.
5.	Cover the pot with a lid and let the rice cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
6.	In another pan, heat the ghee on medium heat.
7.	Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir well.
8.	Add the sugar to the rice and continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture starts to thicken.
9.	Once the mixture has thickened, turn off the heat and let it cool.
10.	Serve the Sita Bhog warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious Bengali sweet Sita Bhog!