Indian Mushroom Curry

Directions

1. 1
   blend ginger, onion, garlic and 3 tb water in an electric blender until smooth.
2. 2
   wipe mushrooms with damp cloth and cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
3. 3
   set 3 tb of oil in nonstick frying pan over medium high heat.
4. 4
   when oil is hot, add mushrooms.
5. 5
   stir and fry for 2-3 min or until mushrooms have lost their raw look.
6. 6
   empty the contents of the pan into a bowl.
7. 7
   wipe the pan.
8. 8
   put remaining 3 tb of oil into the pan and set over high heat.
9. 9
   when oil is hot, add paste from blender.
10. 10
    stir and fry for 3-4 minutes or until it starts turning brown.
11. 11
    add 1 tb yogurt and fry for 30 seconds.
12. 12
    repeat with the other 2 tb yogurt.
13. 13
    then add tomato paste and fry for 30 seconds.
14. 14
    add ground coriander and stir once or twice.
15. 15
    add 1.25 c water, mushrooms and their juices, salt, and cayenne pepper.
16. 16
    stir and bring to simmer.
17. 17
    turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
18. 18
    sprinkle with cilantro and serve.