Cauliflower Rice

                                                                           Cauliflower Rice                                                                 

Cauliflower rice is a quick and tasty rice dish. It pairs well with any simple raita. It is ideal for lunch box too.

Ingredients:
1 medium size cauliflower
1 big onion
7-8 garlic pods
1 inch ginger
2 cups basmati rice
3 table spoon oil
2 bay leaves
1 tea spoon jeera
 1 tea spoon garam masala powder
1 tea spoon red chili powder
salt to taste

Preparation:
1. Wash and soak the rice for half an hour.
2. Cut the cauliflower into medium size florets
3. Heat 1 table spoon oil in a pan and add the cauliflower florets and cook on low flame till brown. Do not over cook the cauliflower. Set aside
4. Finely chop the onion
5. Make a paste of ginger and garlic
6. Heat oil in a cooker pan, add bay leaves and jeera.
7. When jeera splits add finely chopped onion and saute till transparent.
8. Add the rice and saute for a minute.
9  Add garam masala, chili powder and salt .mix well
9. Add 21/2 cups of water,cover and cook till rice is done
10. Add the cooked cauliflower ,mix well .
11. Serve hot with any raita