Mutha Sauce

[Bodhi]

Blend this up, you won't be sorry! It goes great with everything.


1   tablespoon olive oil
1/2   teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2   white onion, diced
1/2   cup large-diced carrots (1 medium carrot)
1   plum tomato, chopped
1/4   cup finely diced celery (1 rib)
1   clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
1   bay leaf
1/4   cup chopped fresh cilantro (1⁄4 bunch)
1   bird's-eye chile, seeded and minced (1 teaspoon)
1   teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2   tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2   tablespoons tomato paste
1   cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter
4   cups vegetable stock