Cauliflower Kofta Pilau

For the cauliflower  koftas

500g cauliflower
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp  finely chopped coriander leaves

Spice paste (grind fine)

3 tbsp grated coconut
3cm ginger
5 cloves garlic
3 green chillies
2 red chillies 
2 tsp coriander seeds
5 cardamoms
3 cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
3 sprigs curry leaves
3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
1/2 cup / 125ml yoghurt

Rice

3 tbsp ghee

4 cloves garlic, with skin, slightly crushed

3 medium onions, sliced

500g basmati rice washed and drained

2 tsp salt

875ml water

To prepare the cauliflower koftas

• Cut the cauliflower into big florets
• steam them for 3 to 4minutes
• when cool, mash the cauliflower
• squeeze out excess water from the cauliflower
• mix the rest of the ingredients needed for the koftas
• mix well and shape into small balls
• heat oil and deep fry the balls until golden brown
• drain on absorbent paper

To prepare the rice

• heat ghee over medium flame 
• fry the garlic and onion slices until soft and golden brown
• mix in the washed and drained basmati rice
• add the spice paste, water and salt
• cook over low heat until rice is cooked and the moisture absorbed, abt 20mins
• use a fork to stir the rice
• add koftas just before serving

Note: If you don't like yoghurt, replace it with evaporated milk and one small rock sugar