Gobi rice

 

Here's a simple and delicious Gobi Rice (Cauliflower Rice) recipe you can try at home:

🌾 Gobi Rice Recipe (Serves 2)

📝 Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice (or any rice)

1½ cups cauliflower florets (small pieces)

1 onion (thinly sliced)

1 tomato (chopped)

1 green chili (slit)

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

¼ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp red chili powder

½ tsp garam masala

½ tsp cumin seeds

Salt to taste

2 tbsp oil or ghee

Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

✅ Optional:

A few curry leaves

1 bay leaf or a small piece of cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice:

Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes.

Cook it with 2 cups water until soft but not mushy.

Spread on a plate to cool.

2. Prepare the Cauliflower:

Wash and blanch gobi florets in hot water with a pinch of salt and turmeric for 5 mins.

Drain and keep aside.

3. Make the Masala:

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds (and bay leaf/curry leaves if using).

Add sliced onions and sauté till golden.

Add ginger-garlic paste, green chili, and fry for a minute.

Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.

4. Add Cauliflower:

Add the blanched gobi and cook on medium flame for 5–6 mins until slightly crispy.

Add garam masala and mix well.

5. Combine with Rice:

Add cooked rice to the gobi mixture.

Mix gently so the rice doesn’t break.

Cook for 2 more minutes on low flame. Adjust salt if needed.

6. Garnish & Serve:

Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with raita, pickle, or papad.

💡 Tips:

You can add green peas or carrots for more veggies.

Use leftover rice to make it quicker.

A dash of lemon juice adds a nice tangy flavor.