Pressure cook the dals, vegetables and chicken pieces for 15 minutes (put enough water and little to more so that all the ingredients in the cooker are covered)

When cooled open the cooker and remove the chicken pieces and potatoes pieces from the dals and vegetables

Blend the dals and vegetables

Heat oil and fry the chopped onions till brown

Add the ground masalas and bay leaves fry till aroma comes out

Add chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves

Add salt and turmeric powder and fry for 2 minutes

Add the blended dal to the masalas and allow it to boil

Then add chicken and potatoes pieces

Allow it to cook (add more water if necessary)

Finally the dal should be little thick