African Cashew Alliance

¼ teaspoon saffron threads, optional

1 cup boiling water

½ head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces

6 tablespoons oil (peanut or canola), divided

1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds

5 red jalapeño or 8 Thai peppers, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped

1 cup whole raw cashews

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 yellow onion, minced

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons curry powder

2 cans (14 ounces each) coconut milk

1 pound red potatoes, washed and cut into bite-size pieces

2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro or parsley