peeled and grated or minced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or
minced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled (optional)
and chopped (3 cups [480 g])
2–4 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne
chiles, stems removed, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
(kasoori methi), lightly crushed by hand
to release their flavor
1 cup (237 mL) water
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne
2 medium green bell peppers, seeded