Nigerian Spicy Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 4 cups rice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 6 large tomatoes
• 1 habanero pepper
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 large onion
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 cups broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt or 1 bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon cameroon pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup peas and carrots (optional)