Ghanaian Jollof Rice

Name: Ghanaian Jollof Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 6 Garlic Cloves; 1 Bell Pepper: We used half of red and half of orange; 1 Large Onion (Cut in 4 sections); 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes (14.5 Oz. Diced Tomatoes); 2 Tbsp. Shrimp Powder; ¼ Cup Water: To blend the garlic and onions; 1 Cup Canola Oil; 6 Oz. Tomato Paste; 1 Cup Water; 1 Tbsp. Ginger Powder; 2 Tbsp. Dry Shrimp Powder (Optional); 2 ½ Tsp. Curry Powder; 5 Cups Jasmine Rice; Washed; 3 Bay Leaves