2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, minced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For the Curry:
2 tablespoons butter
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
500 grams (about 1 pound) button mushrooms, cleaned and halved
1/2 cup green peas (optional)
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish
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