2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2-3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup strained tomatoes (no salt added)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons water mixed with 2 tablespoons flour*
Chopped peanuts, for topping