Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients:
Basmati rice - 1 cup;
Onion - 2;
Tomato(big) - 3;
Cauliflower 1;
Boiled Peas - 1/2 cup;
Lemon - 1;
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp;
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp;
Coriander(finely chopped) - 1 tbsp;
Salt to taste;
Fried cashews - 1 tbsp;
Refined oil.

To be grinded:
Small onions - 8;
Green chillies -2;
Ginger - i/2 inch piece;
(The above items to be sauted with little oil and then grinded)

Preparation:

• Cook the rice with with 2 cups of water and let them cool.
• Blanch the tomatoes in the hot water for about 10 min, then grind it and keep it separately.
• Cut the onions into small pieces.
• Separate the cauliflower into small pieces and soak them in the hot water with salt and turmeric powder for about 5 min.

• Drain of the water from the cauliflower and deep fry them till they are crispy and keep it separately.
• Place a big kadai(pan) in the heat with 2 tbsp of oil and add the onions and saute them until they are golden brown.
• Then add the grounded paste and fry for about 4 min.
• Add the tomato paste, boiled peas, chilli powder, garam masala with enough salt and mix well.
• Then add the cooled rice and half of the fried cauliflower and mix thoroughly.
• Place in the heat for about 3 min.

• Lastly, add the fried cashews, rest of the cauliflower, corainder, grated coconut and lemon juice on top of it and mix well.
• Serve hot with onion raida and potato chips.