20-minute Best Vegetable Curry

button or crimini mushrooms ((sliced))

large bell pepper ((thinly sliced into 1/2-inch long pieces))

large or 2 small jalapeno peppers ((deseeded, if you want less heat, and thinly sliced))

-inch piece ginger ((thinly sliced))

medium shallot ((thinly sliced))

vegetable oil

black mustard seeds

curry leaves ((optional))

turmeric

garam masala

paprika ((optional, but adds a deeper color))

coconut milk ((canned, not from the carton))

Salt and ground black pepper

lemon juice

cherry tomatoes, halved ((or regular tomatoes are fine))

spring onions ((chopped))