Cauliflower biriyani

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice

2 onions sliced lengthwise

1 small cauliflower-cut into florets

2 tsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 green chilli slit into half

Bit of asfoetida

Few cashew nuts

Few curry leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

Salt to taste

1/2 cup beaten curds

Finely cut coriander leaves

Method:

Soak the rice for 1/2 hour in sufficient water. Heat oil and add cumin seeds. When it splutters, add green chillies, cashews and roast till it starts turning golden brown. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, onions and fry for 2 mins. Add the cleaned cauliflower florets, rice (after draining the water) and cook for 2 mins. Finally add 2 cups of hot water, salt, turmeric, curds, garam masala powder and mix well.

Transfer to a vessel and pressure cook. Garnish with fried onions, cashews and coriander leaves.

Serve hot with raita