Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Now add 2 green cardamoms, 4-5 peppercorns and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Saute for few seconds.

Now add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilli. Cook until the onions are light brown and soft.

Now add chopped tomatoes and cashews and mix. cook until the tomatoes are really soft.

Remove pan from heat and let the mixture cool, transfer to a blender and grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan.Add bay leaf and then add red chilli powder. Saute for few seconds until you see a nice bright red colour.

Then add in the prepared paste back into the pan and mix well.

Add coriander powder,garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric, salt to taste.Mix well and cook for one minute.

Now add yogurt, stirring continuously until it mixe well.
Then add water and let it come to a boil.