Wash the cauliflower, cut into small florets and place in a saucepan with boiling water, boil over low heat for 3-5 minutes, then drain in a colander. Cut the carrots into cubes, after peeling them. Wash and chop the green onion feathers. Wash the celery stalks, remove the top hard layer with a paring knife, and cut the inner juicy stalk into cubes. Rinse and boil the rice. Pass the peeled garlic through a press.
Place cumin in the oil heated in a frying pan and heat it until the oil acquires an aroma. Then add the carrots and fry, stirring for 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the vegetables, turmeric, pepper, salt and mix. Cook covered for 8 minutes. Add crumbly boiled rice, chopped garlic, hot pepper, dry herbs to the vegetables, stir, heat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
Vegetable risotto with oriental spices is an excellent lean and vegetarian dish, but you can serve it as a side dish with any type of meat or fish.