Add some oil if needed and then put the bay leaf (tear it from the middle), and the crushed green cardamoms.
Stir them until the aromatics give out the fragrance.
Next, add the onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, and cumin paste to the kadhai.
Stir them consistently and let them cook for about 4-6 minutes.
When they start to turn brownish, add the tomato puree.
Combine all the ingredients together and stir.
Slit the other two green chilis and add in the kadhai.
Next, add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder.
Stir them well. Let them cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the oil is separated from the masala.
Now add ½ cup of water (add more or less). Stir them and add salt to taste.