Vegan Shroom Mattar

A North Indian style vegan dish inspired by these recipes: http://veganforeveryone.com/recipes/mushroom-mattar/ http://www.indianfoodforever.com/vegetables/matar-mushroom.html

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ginger, grated
• 1  teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon  coriander seed, ground
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 4  tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup cashew nuts
• 3  cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 cups green peas

Directions

1. Bring 1-2 cups water to boil. Add cashews, and remove from heat.
2. Saute the onions in a a little oil until lightly brown, add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional two minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add spices, saute for an additional minute, add tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Drain cashews and put in a food processor or bowl if using immersion blender. Add about a cup of the cooked mixture and process until smooth.
4. Put mushrooms in frypan and saute briefly, return cashew nut mixture to frypan, add peas and allow to simmer at least 10 minutes and until ready to serve.