Ghobi ki Biriyani (Rice with Cauliflower)

4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter or vegetable oil)
1 1/2 teaspoons white cumin seeds
Pinch of asafoetida powder (Hing powder)
2 bay leaves
4 green cardamom pods
2 1/4 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked long grain brown rice
1/3 cup plain yogurt
Chopped fresh cilantro
Coriander to garnish

Heat the ghee in a heavy saucepan and saut