Gobhi ki Biriyani
(Rice with Cauliflower)

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter or vegetable oil)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white cumin seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida powder (Hing powder)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 2 1/4 cups cauliflower florets and/or broccoli
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked long grain brown rice
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Coriander to garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the ghee in a heavy saucepan and sauté cumin and asafoetida for 2 minutes.
2. Add bay leaves and cardamom; stir well.
3. Toss in cauliflower and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Stir in turmeric and seasoning and cook another 10 minutes.
5. Add rice and yogurt; stir carefully, lower heat, cover pan and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with coriander and serve hot.