"Vegan Creamy Cashew Mushroom and Green Pea Masala is rich and satisfying and full of exotic spices. I’m an Indian food junkie, never seeming to be able to satiate my craving for the exotic spices and complex..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (115 g) raw, unsalted cashews
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6 tablespoons cold filtered water, plus more for soaking
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4 tablespoons coconut oil, divided (see Note)
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 large cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon fresh-grated ginger
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon coconut sugar
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1½ teaspoons garam masala spice mix
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
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⅛ teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds
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2 (14.5 oz/411 g) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices
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1 cup (240 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable stock
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24 oz (680 g) button mushrooms, quartered
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1 cup (135 g) frozen green peas, thawed, rinsed, and drained
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish
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Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
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Prepared basmati rice or flatbread, for serving (see Note)