Curry in a Hurry

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 large onion, finely chopped, I use purple onion
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• olive oil (for sauteing)

Optional additions

• 1 cup shrimp, cooked
• 1 cup cooked chicken
• 1 cup potato, cooked

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Next, add garlic and saute for an additional minute.

2. 2

   Now, add cumin, coriander, chili and turmeric and continue to cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Add water if the mixture becomes dry -do so one tablespoon at a time to avoid making the mixture too runny.

3. 3

   Finally, add the mushrooms, tomato paste and salt. You can add more water (anywhere from 3 tablespoons to 1/2 cup depending on the consistency that you personally want to achieve.) Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and allow to cook for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and add the chopped fresh cilantro. [optional].