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Heat a pan over a medium flame add oil.
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Add bay leaf, star anise, long pepper, cinnamon, cardamon and cloves.Let them splutter.
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After a minute, add chopped onions and slit green chillis mix well
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Now add ginger and garlic paste mix well.
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Close the lid for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
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After 2 minutes, open the lid and add coconut paste, mix well.
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Adjust the oil if necessary to fry coconut paste.
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Add chopped tomatoes mix well.
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Close the lid and cook till the tomatoes become mushy.
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Add red chili, cumin, meat masala and homemade garam masala powders gives a nice aromatic excellent taste.