Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves & sauté till you get a nice aroma.
Now, add curry leaves, garlic, onions, green chillies and sauté till tender.
Add ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes off.
Add tomatoes and sauté till mushy.
Now, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and stir for 2 minutes.
Add ground masala paste and sauté till oil separates.
Add 2 cups of water, salt & boil for 5 minutes.
Now, crush the Masala Vadas and add to the gravy.
Simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
Garnish with coriander and serve with idli, dosa...