1⁄4 cup corn oil (more oil helps)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
dash of Hin
1/2 vidalia onion, diced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 thumb joint sized ginger piece, grated
1 can tomato sauce
1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
1⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper (powder)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
Temper the cumin and bay leaves in a 2 qt saucepan. More oil helps. When bubbling and giving off a scent, add onion, garlic, ginger, and hin. When onions are becoming translucent, add other spices and tomato sauce. Cook until oil separates, add main ingredients.