Tamatar shorba

I have no idea if this is the authentic recipe or not because I got it from someone who got it from someone, who in turn got it from someone else, but it tasted like the other shorbas I have tasted, so not complaining.

Fry 1 tsp ginger and 1 tsp garlic both chopped fine, with 1 bay leaf. Add 500 gms tomatos cut into small pieces, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp jeera powder and salt to taste. Cook till tomatoes become tender.
Blend till smooth. Garnish with dhania patta before serving (I was in too much of a hurry to get at the soup, so took the picture before adding it).