Ingredients:

2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped

⅓ cup vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons, divided (80 ml)14 1can tomato tin

tomato purée, 1 can (170 g)

2 habanero red hot pepper

2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon mixed dried herbs

3 chicken cubes, crushed

2 ½ cups long grain rice, rinsed (500 g)

1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetable 1 ½ cups water (360 ml)

Directions:

1. Add onions and 2 tablespoons of oil to a blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and habanero pepper to the blender, and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a separate medium bowl.

3. Heat the remaining ⅓ cup (80 ml) of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

4. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion puree and cook until the water has cooked out and the puree is starting to brown, about 10 minutes.

5. Stir in the tomato puree and add the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs, and crushed bouillon cubes. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has reduced by half and is deep red in color.

6. Add mix vegetables and cook for 5-6 minutes.

7. Add the rice, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with foil and a lid. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.

Bon Appetit!