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Heat the oil,in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
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Add the water or broth, salt, bay leaf, the oregano, rosemary, half of both the basil and parsley, and stir.
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Boil 3 cups water in a kettle.
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In a small bowl, combine half a cup of corn meal and half a cup cold water. Stir to mix. Add to the saucepan. Stir to mix with the onion mixture. Then add the hot water. Stir until it starts to bubble.
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Leave to bubble for 10 -15 minutes. Then add the remaining corn meal a quarter cup at a time, mixing well until thickened to your desired consistency. (Some people like soft, porridge like sadza and some prefer it hard.)
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Serve warm with vegetables and or meat.