Heat about 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan at medium temperature, and add chopped chillies once the oil has warmed up.
Sauté the diced chillies for a couple of minutes and remove from heat.
Add the remaining oil and sauté the bay leaves and the dried whole chillies for a few seconds.
Next, add the onions and sauté until it changes golden brown colour around the edges,
Then, add the ginger, garlic, and sauté well until the raw smell disappears.
Now, add the chopped tomatoes along with your dry spices (turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder, ¼ tsp garam masala, and salt) and sauté until it turns mushy.
Lastly, add the cooked and cubed potatoes, and the sautéed chillies from step 2 roasting them well with the masala for about 5 – 6 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the remaining garam masala mixing it in well before serving with your favourite main (rice, chapati, or dosa).