– 1/2 large onion, chopped
– 5 cloves garlic
– 1 inch ginger
– 1/2 to 1 green chile (remove seeds to reduce heat if needed)
– 1 tsp oil
– 2 large tomatoes
– 1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala (or use baharat or berbere)
– 1/2 tsp paprika
– 1/4 tsp turmeric
– 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) (or use 1/4 tsp fenugreek seed powder or 1/4 tsp ground mustard)
– 8 oz sliced white mushrooms
– 1/2 tsp or more salt
– 1/2 cup or more peas
– 1 cup chopped spinach
– 1/4 tsp or more sugar or maple syrup or other sweetener
– 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked for 15 Ms if needed (use 1/3 cup for creamier sauce, blended with 1/2 cup water until smooth)
– 1/4 tsp cayenne to preference
– cilantro for garnish