Rice with Cauliflower

Ingredients

 * 4 T. ghee (clarified butter or vegetable oil)
 * 1 1/2 tsp. white cumin seeds
 * Pinch of asafetida powder (hing powder)
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 4 green cardamom pods
 * 2 1/4 C. Cauliflower florets and/or Broccoli
 * 1/2 tsp. turmeric
 * 2 tsp. salt, or to taste
 * 1/2 tsp. black pepper
 * 2 C. cooked long grain brown rice
 * 1/3 C. plain yogurt
 * Chopped fresh cilantro
 * Coriander to garnish

Directions

 * 1) Heat the ghee in a heavy saucepan and sauté cumin and asafetida for 2 minutes. Add bay leaves and cardamom; stir well.
 * 2) Toss in Cauliflower and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in turmeric and seasoning and cook another 10 minutes.
 * 3) Add rice and yogurt stir carefully, lower heat, cover pan and cook another 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander and serve hot.