Vegan Vegetable Korma

Ingredients

• ¼ cup raw cashews
• 2 dates (any variety), pitted
• 2 onions, chopped (2 cups)
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 small bay leaf
• 6 oz. fresh green beans, cut into ½-inch pieces (1 cup)
• 1 cup sliced carrots (¼-inch-thick slices)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
• Sea salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• Steamed grains or whole wheat naan