Cauliflower biryani

CAULIFLOWER BIRYANI

INGREDIENTS

• Cauliflower – 1 [ small size ]
• Basmati rice – 200 gms
• Oil + ghee – 2 tbsp
• Few cashew
• Whole garam masala – few [ jeera / clove /cardamom /bayleaves /cinnamom]
• Onion thinly sliced – 1
• Ginger + garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• Tomato thinly sliced – 1 big
• Finely chopped coriander + mint leaves – ½ cup
• Chilli pwdr – 1 ½ tsp or as required
• Turmeric pwdr – ½ tsp
• Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp
• Garam masala pwdr – ¾ ts
• Salt to taste
• Sugar – ½ tsp [ optional ]

PREPARATION

1. Clean , wash, rinse and soak the rice for 30 mins and cook it .The grains have to be separated and not mushy .You can use leftover rice .
2. Clean the cauliflower and chop it into small florets .Soak it in water + turmeric + salt.

METHOD

Heat oil + ghee in a pan ,add the garam masala and fry.[don’t burn]

Add onion and fry till light brown.

Add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell leaves.

Add tomato + salt and fry till soft.

Add coriander + mint leaves and cook till the leaves shrink.

Add chilli pwdr + coriander pwdr + turmeric + garam masala pwdr + sugar and fry .

Add the cauliflower and mix well.

Drizzle little water, cover and cook till soft .[cauliflower should retain its shape – don’t overcook it till mushy ]

Once done ,mix in the rice .

Mix well till it is coated with the masalas well.

Cauliflower biryani is ready to serve .

Serve with any salads / raita / papad /achar etc..

NOTES

1. I have used leftover rice.
2. I had some boiled green peas so added.
3. You can give a variation by using pav bhaji masala /sambar masala / goda masala instead of garam masala pwdr .
4. It tastes better when cooled as the rice absorbs the flavor. So make it in advance.
5. I chopped the cauliflower very small as my kids don’t like it .
6. Also you can grate the cauliflower.

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