Indian Cashew Curry “Navratan Kurma”

Ingredients

• 1/8 c (16 g) raw cashews, soaked in about 1/2 c (60 mL) of water for about half an hour
• 2 carrots
• 1/2 head cauliflower
• 1 white potato or 3 c mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, green beans), chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1-inch (2.5-cm) piece ginger, peeled
• 2 green chilies, seeded (optional)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) poppy seeds (optional)
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) turmeric
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) garam masala
• 2 cardamom pods
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 c (123 g) plain low-fat, nondairy yogurt
• 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) iodized salt (optional)
• 1/4 c (40 g) raisins
• 3 tbsp (1/4 bunch) fresh cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish