Cashew Sour Cream {Vegan}

While it may be true that there is no real substitute for dairy-based sour cream, I would argue that this cashew sauce is just as enjoyable, and maybe even better that actual sour cream. I had made chickpeas in a tomato and tamarind gravy with spices from my archives that was rather thick — almost like a chutney — and fluffy jasmine rice, and after the first night of enjoying it, I decided I wanted to combine the two in a wrap. I thought some sort of cream or sauce would nicely elevate the flavors of the wrap. My original thought was sour cream, but I didn't have any on hand, and as nuts often make a great substitute for many sauces and dips that are often dairy-based, I made a tangy cashew, lemon and vinegar cream sauce that...

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