For Bhindi Masala Gravy

2 1/2 cups ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into 1 inch pieces

3 tbsp oil

1 bay leaf (tejpatta)

1 cardamom (elaichi)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp sugar

salt to taste

1 tbsp fresh cream

1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

To Be Blended Into A Smooth Tomato Paste ( Without Using Water)

1 cup roughly chopped tomato

1/2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)

2 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)

1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies

1/4 cup curd (dahi)

2 clove (laung / lavang)

1 cardamom (elaichi)

1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)