Whats the Key to the Best Jollof Rice? Its That Its Passed Down from Generation to Generation

Name: Seven-Spice Jollof Rice
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces; ½ large red onion, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic; ½ habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed and seeded, if desired; 1 large red onion; 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon hot curry powder, such as tandoori masala or madras; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground Cameroon pepper (see Note) or chipotle chile powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 cup unsalted chicken or vegetable broth; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups parboiled enriched long-grain rice; 1 large tomato, sliced