Vegetable rice

1 C. rice
2 C. hot water
1 t. cumin seeds
1 t. mustard seed
15 half crushed black pepper corns
1 t. Garam Masala
1 t. turmeric
1 T. salt
2 T. brown sugar
3 T. ghee or oil
1 full but chunked cauliflower
2 bay leaves

First, wash the rice well then remove all the water and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Heat the ghee or oil and add bay leaves, cumin, mustard and black pepper, and then add the rice to it, stirring it gently and slowly for 5 minutes. Then add the turmeric, Garam Masala, salt and the chunked cauliflower, and stir for another 5 minutes. Then add the hot water to the mixture. When it starts to boil, reduce heat and add the sugar. It will be ready in 20-25 minutes.

Note—Not all vegetables can be used for making spicy vegetable rice. Green peas, chunked bell peppers, thinly cut cabbage, beans, blended spinach and blended tomatoes can also be used instead of cauliflower. If desired, several vegetables can also be combined together to make this rice. But the procedure of cooking is the same as explained above.