Heat oil and fry onions until starting to brown - Do not allow to brown fully.
Add garlic, ginger, salt & spices & fry until a strong aroma develops.
Add meat & stir on high till brown on all sides.
Add chopped tomatoes & continue frying on medium heat until tomatoes have become a paste & meat is beginning to tenderize.
Add small amounts of water if needed.
Add water and soaked rice. Stir & bring to the boil.
Cover & cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring once, until all water is soaked up & the rice & meat are cooked.
If water is not enough, sprinkle with a few drops - Remember, a little goes a long way when rice are almost cooked.
