Step 1. Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat and fry onions and spice mix 1 until onions are soft. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 2. In a separate pan heat the remaining oil over a medium heat and fry the crushed garlic along with the green chillies until the garlic is lightly browned.
Step 3. Add half the tomatoes, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4. Add spice mix 2, reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
Step 5. Add 6floz of warm water, stir well.
Step 6. Add the remaining tomatoes to the fried onion mixture and blend until smooth then add to the spiced tomato mixture. Cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 7. Add spice mix 3, stir well, season to taste.
If using lamb add at the end of step 4, if using chicken add at Step 6 before covering pan and simmering.
Serve with Spicenadvice Indian Pilau Rice & Naan Bread