“ A traditional marathi rice

Ingredients

2 cupRice (Basmati/ Ambemohar/ Kolum)

4 cupwater

250 grams Cauliflower (Tendli / mutter can be used)

3 tablespoon cooking oil

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 teaspoon Cumin and Coriander Powder

1 teaspoon Red chilli powder

salt as per taste

1 teaspoon Turmeric powder

1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, Mustard and Asafetida

1 tablespoon Pure Ghee

10-12 Curry leaves

2 tablespoonCoriander leaves chopped

2 tablespoon Grated coconut

Directions

1 Wash the rice in water and soak it for 10 minutes.

2 In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard and cumin seeds. When they splutter, add asafetida and turmeric powder to

it. Add cauliflower to it and stir it.

3 Add soaked rice to this and add cumin and coriander powder, salt, garam masala and sugar for taste. Sauté for 2

minutes. Add water to it.

4 Cook it for 7 to 8 minutes with closed lid.

5 Rice is cooked and ready.Garnish with grated coconut, fine chopped coriander leaves and cashew nuts. Serve hot.