Cauliflower polao

Ingredients :

Basmati rice                                    250 grams
Cauliflower                                      1,medium size
Onion                                              1
Cumin,whole                                    1 tsp
Bay leaves                                        2
Garam Masala (Whole):
       Cinnamon                                        1 inch stick
       Cloves                                             2
      Green cardamom                              3
Salt                                                  according to taste
Turmeric powder                             as required (Just a Little)
Ghee(clarified butter) /oil                  1/2 cup
Chopped Fresh Coriander                 1 tsp(Optional)

Method :

Chop the onion.
Crush the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.
Wash the rice and drain all water well. Leave on the strainer to dry.
Chop the cauliflower in to small  pieces and wash well. Pat dry.
Heat ghee  in a wok and fry the cauliflower till golden in color. Keep aside.
Heat ghee or oil and add whole cumin, bay leaves and the crushed cardamom, clove and cinnamon. Saute a bit.
Now add the chopped onion and fry.
Add rice, salt and the turmeric powder and saute a bit.
Add water (double the amount of rice )and the fried cauliflower. Cover and cook on very low heat.
When rice is soft, put gas off. Sprinkle some chopped coriander if you like.
Serve.