Place the pan in the burner. Switch it on and pour the oil. Put the aniseed and bay leaf. Then add the onions and fry a little. Now add on the tomatoes and fry well. When the tomato skin gets removed off, add the powders, green chilly, ginger garlic paste, salt and mix well. Add on a little water and close it. When it is done, add the cooked rice, coriander leaves and stir well. Now add the fried cashew nuts to it. Tomato rice is ready.