Cauliflower rice

Ingredients
Onion-1,sliced
Tomato-1,chopped
Yogurt-3 tbsp
Cumin-1 tbsp
Oil-4 tbsp

For rice
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water-1 1/2 cup
Onion-1,sliced
Cloves-4
Cardamom-2
Cinnamon-1
Bay leaves-1
Ghee-1 tbsp
Salt-as required

For marination
Cauliflower-1,medium size
Rice flour-1 tbsp
Chilli powder-1 1/2 tsp
Salt-as required

To grind
Garlic-4
Ginger-2" piece
Coconut-2 tbsp
cashew nut-2
Green chilli-3
Coriander leaves-1/3 cup,chopped
Mint leaves(optional)-5

Method
Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 40 min.cook the rice with garam masala listed in the table'for rice'.
Grind the items to a fine paste given under the table'to grind'with little water.

Cut the cauliflower into small florets.put them in boiling water with a pinch of turmeric and salt for 2 mins.Dry it in paper towel and marinate for 20 min with the items given in the table 'for marinate'.
In a pan heat the oil and  fry the cauliflower,till  it turn crispy.remove excess oil using tissue.set aside.

In the same pan,with left over oil add cumin seeds, onion and saute till turn translucent.add the grinded paste and saute till raw smell leaves.

Add tomato and cook till it is soft.

Now add yogurt, cauliflower and saute till it blend well with masala and oil separates.

Finally, add rice and mix with the masala.

Serve with  raita or papad.

Notes
Adding ginger garlic paste for marination is optional.
Give some standing time,so that the flavour incorporates well with the rice.