Cauliflower Pulao

1. Boil Basmati Rice - 1/2 lota (cup) on the gas. When the rice is 4/5 done, off the gas, add salt and haldi and mix. Remove the water, cover and keep aside. This should be prepared at least 1 hour in advance and allowed to cool 2. Cut cauliflower into small florets. Cut 1 potato into medium size pieces and shell some peas. 3. Put 2 elaichis, 2 lavang and some dalchini into a kadai, add some ghee and some pepper powder (1 teaspoon) and 2 sliced (long) green chillies and fry for some time. After about 2-3 minutes add the vegetables, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon haldi and 1 teaspoon garam masala. 4. Immediately add 1/4 lota water, cover the kadai, put the gas on slow and allow to slowly boil. When the potato is soft, and the water nearly over, add the rice and mix. Cover and keep on low flame for 1 minute and switch off gas. 5. Serve with raita (onions and tomato in curds).