Spicy Mushroom Chettinad

Name: Spicy Mushroom Chettinad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms (, halved or quartered if large); 1 green pepper (, cut into fairly large chunks, about 1-inch square); 1 medium onion (, finely minced); 2 large tomatoes (, diced); 4 cloves; 4 green cardamom pods (, whole); 2 1- inch pieces of cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp garlic (, crushed into a paste or minced); 1 tbsp ginger (, grated); 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 2 green chillies (, minced); 1 sprig ((about 10-12) curry leaves); Coriander for garnish; 1 tsp canola or other vegetable oil; 1 tbsp ground black pepper; Salt to taste