Sindhi Tomato Tahari

Method

1. 1Heat oil, crackle cumin, fennel and whole spices; add bay leaves.
2. 2Brown onion 6 minutes; add ginger-garlic.
3. 3Pour in tomato puree with chilli, turmeric and salt; cook 8 minutes till deep red and oil rises.
4. 4Add drained rice, toast 90 seconds; pour in water.
5. 5Heat until bubbling, cover, lower heat, cook 18 minutes.
6. 6Rest 10 minutes, scatter coriander + garam masala — Sindhi household weeknight.