Jollof rice with fried plantains

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
• 2 large onions
• 2 x 400g/14oz cans plum tomatoes
• 4 fresh tomatoes
• 1 red pepper
• 4 tbsp tomato purée
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 bay leaf
• sprig fresh thyme
• 1 stock
• 225g/8oz long-grain or basmati rice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 plantains
• green leaf salad