Quick Shrimp Rogan Josht with Saffron Basmati Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tb. oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 Tb. freshly minced ginger
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tb. Madras curry powder
• 1 tsp. tumeric
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ tsp. cayenne*
• 1-14 oz. can of crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
• 1 heaping cup of plain yogurt
• 1 ¾ cups of water
• 2 lbs. raw peeled shrimp
• Rice:
• 1 ½ cups dried Basmati rice
• 1 pinch saffron (optional)
• Salt and pepper