Cauliflower Biryani

Ingredients (36)

• Blanching cauliflower (optional step):
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• hot water
• ½ teaspoon vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Spices to be ground:
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• 3 green cardamoms
• 1 small piece of stone flower
• 2 to 3 strands of mace
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 5 whole black peppers
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
• 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut
• 2 green chilies
• 1 inch ginger
• ½ tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• ¼ cup water
• For soaking rice:
• 1.5 cups seeraga samba rice
• water
• Other ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons oil
• ½ cup thinly sliced onions
• 5 to 6 curry leaves
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 pinch of turmeric powder
• 1 medium potato
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves