For Rice:
1 cupBasmati rice
as neededWater
1 tspSalt
1Bay leaf
For Cauliflower:
300 gCauliflower florets
¼ tspTurmeric powder
½ tspSalt
for blanchingWater
For Biryani Masala Base:
3 tbspOil
1 tbspGhee
2 mediumOnion (thinly sliced)
1 tbspGinger-garlic paste
2Green chillies (slit)
2 mediumTomato (finely chopped)
1 tspKashmiri red chilli powder
1½ tspCoriander powder
1 tspCumin powder
½ tspGaram masala
1 tspBiryani masala
to tasteSalt
For Final Assembly:
½ cupThick curd (whisked)
2 tbspFresh coriander leaves (chopped)
1 tbspFresh mint leaves (chopped)
1 tbspLemon juice
a pinchSaffron strands
2 tbspWarm milk