Red Kidney Bean Curry

This is easy to make, and warm and comforting to eat. 
Update 09/10/2017: I think I found the original recipe, and the taste is superior, so I'm updating here.

Ingredients >   3 Tbsp olive oil >   1 large onion, finely sliced >   1 cinnamon stick >   3 cardamoms >   2 dried bay leaves >   2 garlic cloves, crushed >   2 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped >   3/4 tsp ground turmeric >   1/2 tsp chilli powder >   2 tomatoes, chopped >   200 gm frozen red kidney beans >   120 ml water >   1/2 tsp salt

Steps 1.  Put the frozen red beans in water and cook for 5 minutes and drain. If you are using fresh beans follow the instructions on the package. 2.  Heat the oil, on a medium to high heat, in a large saucepan or frying pan. 3.  Add the  cinnamon, bay leaves and cardamom, and let them sizzle for a few seconds. 4.  Add the onion,garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until the onion is golden. 5.  Stir in the turmeric, chilli, salt and tomatoes and fry for one minute. 6.  Add the kidney beans,and fry with the spices for 2-3 minutes 7.  Add 120 ml water and bring to the boil. Cover and cook on a low for 10-15 minutes. Keep checking in case you need to add a bit more water. 8.  Remove from the heat and serve. Serve with rice or chapatti bread. Serves 2-3