Almond Coriander Chick'n

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp non-dairy butter, or oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 green chile, minced*
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/8 tsp chili powder, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pkg plant-based Chickn' strips, such as Gardein, frozen
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds, finely ground
• 1/3 cup Cashew Cream
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped