For the pesto, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and roast the cashew nuts for about 5 minutes, turning them over. Peel garlic. Wash the herbs, shake dry and, except for something to garnish, pluck leaves from the stalks.
Process herbs, cashew nuts, garlic, cheese and 5 tablespoons of oil to a paste in the universal chopper. Season to taste with cumin, salt and pepper.