1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced, or 1 tsp. powdered ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons garam masala (see below)
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups chopped kale, packed (1 10-ounce bunch, about 6 ounces after stems removed)
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened soymilk or other non-dairy milk
1/4 cup raw cashews
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 15-ounce cans chickpeas
salt to taste