Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients:

Basmathi Rice - 1 Cup
Cauliflower - 1 large
Red Onion - 1 large
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
Garlic - 4-5 cloves
Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
Cloves - 5-6
Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Grated coconut - 2 tbs
Coriander leaves - 1 big bunch
Green chilies -6
Oil - 3 tbsp
Salt

Preparation:

• Wash and soak rice in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Slice the onions into very thin pieces.
• Cut the cauliflower into small pieces. Grind the grated coconut with cumin, coriander and turmeric powder.
• Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add cloves and cinnamon sticks.
• Add ginger-garlic paste to this. Sauté for a while. Add green chilies, and red onions and sauté till the onion turns pink.
• Add the cut cauliflower, and the soaked rice followed by the ground coconut paste.
• Add 2 cups of hot water, garam masala powder, salt and coriander leaves and mix well.
• Cover and cook on low flame for 20 minutes.
• Serve hot with raita