How to Make Cauliflower Rice (Biryani-Style) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Indian cuisine, biryani is a dish that holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. This fragrant and flavorful rice dish is typically made with basmati rice, aromatic spices, and a variety of proteins like chicken, lamb, or prawns. However, for those looking to cut back on carbs or simply add more vegetables to their diet, cauliflower rice can be a great alternative.

Cauliflower rice, made by grating or pulsing cauliflower florets into small, rice-like pi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Process cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor until broken into small pieces about the size of rice.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add cauliflower rice, garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add lime wedges and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 73mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 489mg