2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh coriander, stalks and leaves separated and chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp finely chopped fresh root ginger
squeeze lemon juice
1 onion, roughly chopped
6 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loose handful cashew nuts, soaked in water for 1 hour and roughly chopped
1 tsp mild chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp nigella seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ground turmeric
5 slices bread or ½ small loaf, ideally day-old, crusts removed and cut into cubes