Tomato Coriander Spiced Rice - Belly On My Mind

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Oil (I used sunflower oil, you could use vegetable oil too)
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled and coarsely chopped)
• 1/2 inch Ginger (peeled and coarsely chopped)
• 1 medium green chilli (deseeded partially ( if using a very spicy chilli) and chopped coarsely)
• 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
• 1/2 bunch coriander leaves (steams and leaves, washed, cleaned and coarsely chopped)
• 2 small red onions (julienned)
• 1 cup Basmati Rice (washed 3 times in cold water)
• 2 cup cold water
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 10-12 cashews
• 1-2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste