Vegetarian Cauliflower Maqluba

Ingredients

• Cauliflower
• Rice (any type you prefer) — 2 cups
• 1 large onion
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Baharat (seven-spice blend)
• Oil for frying the cauliflower

Method

1. Cut the cauliflower into medium florets and fry them in oil; set aside to drain.
2. Rinse the rice and set it aside to drain as well.
3. Slice the onion into large wedges and place it in a pot with a tablespoon of oil; sauté until slightly softened.
4. Add the rice on top of the onion, sprinkle with salt and a pinch of cinnamon and baharat, and stir.
5. Add water at a ratio of 2 cups water for each cup of rice and stir lightly. Add half of the fried cauliflower as well.
6. When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the maqluba cook.
7. To serve, arrange the remaining cauliflower on top.
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