- 1 large tomato
- 1 small onion
- one 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 green chile pepper, such as serrano
- 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch of garam masala, plus more to taste
- 5 -6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
- 3 -4 ounces frozen green peas, thawed
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- pinch of chili powder
- pinch of ground pepper
- Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the tomato, onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and cilantro leaves into a fine paste. Strain and reserve any liquids.
- Heat the butter or oil in a pan over medium-low heat, toss in the bay leaf, and fry for a couple of seconds. Add the garam masala and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the mushrooms and peas. Season with salt, to taste, and the sugar, if using. Add ½ cup of the reserved liquids and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the gravy is of coating consistency.
- Season with garam masala, chili powder, and ground pepper, and stir. Serve immediately.