Cauliflower Tikka Rice | Marinated Cauliflower Rice Recipe | Gluten Free Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Some days I just feel lazy to cook elaborate meals. On such days, my first choice is to make a flavourful variety rice. A rice that does not require too much of vegetable chopping and also takes less time to cook. 

Cauliflower is in season and I made good use of it by making this Cauliflower Tikka rice. I marinated the cauliflower in spices and fried them well . Added cooked basmati (fluffy) rice and that's it -my cauliflower tikka rice was ready!

It can be a great lunch box recipe too. It can be paired with any raita, though I chose to make the easiest raita of all 😁 - boondi raita using readymade boondi. 

You can watch me make this recipe by clicking here.

Cauliflower Tikka Rice | Marinated Cauliflower Rice Recipe :

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 17-20 minutes 

Serves : 3-4

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

1 large cauliflower ( cut into florets)

2 cups rice ( cooked) ( I used Basmati rice)

2-3 teaspoons rice flour (optional)

2 teaspoons oil 

2 teaspoons ghee/clarified butter

salt to taste

To Marinate :

2 teaspoons oil ( I used sesame oil) 

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2-3/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder ( adjust according to your spice preference)

1 teaspoon coriander powder/dhania powder

3/4 teaspoon cumin powder/jeera powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 

1/2 teaspoon pomegranate seeds powder/anardana ( optional)

2-3 teaspoons rice flour (optional)

salt to taste

For garnish ( optional) :

1/2 teaspoon dry Kasuri Methi ( crushed)

mint leaves ( roughly torn) 

Method :

1. Add cauliflower florets to a bowl of boiling hot water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

2. Drain the water and set aside the cauliflower.

3. Add all the ingredients given under ' To marinate' into a wide bowl and mix well.

4. Add the drained cauliflower florets and coat them with the spice mix.

5. Heat a wide kadai/wok with oil and add the coated cauliflower florets.

6. Cook over medium heat by stirring continuously.

7. Once the cauliflower has browned and is almost cooked, add salt.

Chef tip : If the cauliflower leaves water, add rice flour and cook over medium to high flame. 

8. Once all the excess water is absorbed, add the cooked rice, mix well and switch off.

9. Garnish with mint leaves , Kasuri Methi or herbs of your choice.

Your delicious Cauliflower Tikka Rice is now ready to be enjoyed or can be packed for lunch box. So yummy !! Do try and let me know your family feedback.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom