Healthy Vegan - Drowning in Coconut Milk Korma Soup

I have never had a desire to make a Korma at home until I ate one a few months back and was reminded of its loveliness.  It was quite yummy a little reminisce of Thai Green Curry, which I really love.  It was made with pumpkin and green beans and made a pleasant change from rich spicy tomato based curries.  
So in order to remedy having never made a korma in my home, I was finally ready to give it a go and it was quite delicious and despite its long list of ingredients I think this is one of the worlds most easiest recipes. .  Although, I think I may have added way too much coconut milk as it was drowning all the vegetables, still it tasted lovely.  I think my mother in law would like it too as it was not overly spicy. 
This Vegetable Korma Soup is perfect for those evening when you want to curl up in the corner of your soft and watch a movie.  I don't watch many Bollywood movies these days as I did in my childhood, but I do have a soft spot for the classics like the sentimental and emotional  No Croutons Required hosted by Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen and Tinned Tomatoes. 



Coconut Milk Korma Soup
Serves 4 - 6
Method
2 tablespoon oil
2 medium onions, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 - 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
Stick of cassia bark (or cinnamon stick)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cauliflower, cut into small bite size florets
250grams carrots, peeled and sliced into half moon shapes
100grams frozen or fresh peas or a can of chickpeas
100grams cashew nuts
250ml vegetable stock
400ml coconut milk
Salt to taste
Optional: Handful of coriander leaves for garnish
Method
In a wide pan, heat the oil and add the onion and garlic and cook until really soft.
Then stir in the spices and cook for a few minutes.
Stir in the cauliflower florets and carrots and cook for 15 minutes. before stirring in the peas, cashew nuts, vegetable stock and coconut milk.  
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook slowly for 30 minutes. 
Stir now and again to check if the vegetables are well cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve with naan bread or over rice, or just slurp from a bowl.  You will still need a spoon for the chunky bits.

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