In a pot, add the cooking oil with the bay leaves, let it heat for about 1 minute till bay leaves becomes fragrant.
Now add the chicken gizzard, salt and seasoning powder. Stir to combine.
Cover the pot and let it cook for 10 minutes, the gizzard will emit a lot of water. So do not add water.
Meanwhile in a food processor, roughly blend the onion, peppers, and fresh basil. Set aside.
When the water dries off, in the same pot, add oil and fry the gizzard until the edges become brown. Now add the pepper mix, ginger and garlic paste, thyme, and black pepper. Stir till well combined.
Cover the pot, let some of the water from the pepper mix dry off for about 10 minutes. Taste to adjust any seasonings.