Braised Leg of Lamb with Caraway Basmati Rice

Name: Braised Leg of Lamb with Caraway Basmati Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 5 cloves garlic; 4 cloves cardamom, crushed; 1 stick cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1 red onion, cut into wedges; 1 large tomato, diced; 1 leg of lamb, about 3 pounds, bone removed, lamb cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium red onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 4 cups basmati rice, washed several times and left to soak for 30 minutes, drained; 1/2 cup toasted unsalted cashews, chopped; 1/2 cup raisins