Step 1

Blend the ginger, garlic, chilies, canned tomatoes and two onions and set aside for later.

Step 2

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and fry the chopped onions till soft and golden brown then add the tomato puree and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the blended tomato and onion mixture from earlier and leave to cook through till the tomato mixture has lost its raw taste and the oil is visible at the top.

Step 4

Add the stock and Maggie cubes, bay leaf and a sprinkle of the mixed herbs.

Step 5

Leave to simmer for about 3 minutes while you rinse the rice to remove excess starch.

Step 6

When rice is rinsed, add to the sauce stirring it to make sure nothing is sticks to the bottom.

Step 7

Add 2 cups of water to the rice and sauce mix and stir, add salt to taste and cook till the water is almost evaporated.

Step 8

Cover and simmer on a low heat till rice is fully cooked.