Phoolkophir Muri Ghonto (Cauliflower cooked with Rice - Bengali style)

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and fry the cauliflower lightly. Drain and keep aside. Heat remaining oil and temper with bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.

Add the onion and stir fry till light brown.. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and all the dry spices (except garam masala powder) mixed with some water. Saute till the oil separates.

Add the tomatoes and continue to saute till it is nicely mashed up. Add the soaked rice and mix everything well.

Add the fried cauliflower, green chilies and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer till the rice and cauliflower are well cooked.

Add the garam masala powder and ghee and give it a stir. Cover for 2 minutes and then transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with either rice or chapati.