Method- Wash and soak rice in water for 10 mins.
- Drain the water and add 3 cups of water & pressure cook the rice.
- Spread and allow to cool. Take care the rice grains should be separate.
- Blanch the cauliflower to small sized florets.
- Boil 2 cups of water with a pinch of turmeric pwd and salt.
- Add the florets to the hot water and allow to remain for 5 mins.
- Drain the water completely.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan.
- Fry the cauliflowers adding half a tsp of red chilly powder.
- Keep it aside, once it is cooked.
- Chop onion, green chilly, ginger & garlic finely.
- Puree the tomatoes in a blender.
- Cook peas till it is soft and keep aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil & 1 tbsp ghee in the same pan and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
- Saute for few seconds.
- Add finely chopped onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
- Now add green chilly, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
- Then add tomato puree, turmeric pwd, salt, red chilly pwd, coriander pwd, pulav masala and cook till the raw smell goes and oil separates.
- Now add the cooked cauliflowers , peas, cooked rice to the tomato gravy.
- Mix everything well and simmer for a few more seconds until everything gets blended well.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves
- Serve hot with raitha or any side dish of your choice.
Recipe courtesy: Tasty Appetite