Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice - 1 cup
Onions - 1/2 cup, finely sliced
Cauliflower Florets - 1 cup
Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Cashew Nuts - 1/4 cup
Fresh Coriander Leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped

For Tempering:
Ghee - 1 tbslp
Oil - 1 tblsp
Curry Leaves - 5
Bay Leaf - 1
Cinnamon Sticks - 3 one inch pieces
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Method:
1. Wash rice, drain and cook it in 2-3 cups of water. Set aside to cool.
2. Put the ghee in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add the oil and when it is hot add the curry leaves, bay leaf and cinnamon.
4. Fry for a few seconds.
5. Sprinkle in cumin seeds and dal and fry over medium heat till cumin seeds are golden brown.
6. Add the onions and cauliflower and stir-fry for a few minutes.
7. Stir in black pepper and cumin powder and salt.
8. Cook covered over medium heat till cauliflower is tender.
9. Add 1 tblsp of water if required.
10. Gently stir in the cooked rice.
11. Cover and allow to steam-cook over low heat, till the rice becomes softer and absorbs the cauliflower flavour.
12. Add cashew nuts and coriander leaves.
13. Toss gently and serve.