1/4 cup canola or grapeseed oil
8 whole green cardamom pods
6 whole cloves
3 whole dried red chiles
2 bay leaves
1-inch cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt plus extra if needed
3 medium tomatoes, quartered
2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Three 15 1/2-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1 cup water