Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cashew halves
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 bay leaves, crumbled
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 4 to 8 red dried chile de arbol minced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 6 to 8 mushrooms chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Method

  • Place cashews in a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over nuts. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Cook the bay leaves in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in chopped all vegetables , and cook until soft, about 5 to 12 minutes. Mix in garlic/ginger season with coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili. and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, place the cashews, along with the water in which they were soaked, and the cream and yogurt into food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Stir the cashew mixture into vegetable mix Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. then serve