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5 cloves garlic
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1 (3-inch) chunk peeled, fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon water, plus more as needed
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
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1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
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6 green cardamom pods
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4 whole allspice
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3 whole cloves
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1 (3-inch) long cinnamon stick, broken in 1/2
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1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
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1 medium yellow onion, sliced
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2 teaspoons Madras-style curry powder
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1/2 jalapeno, or more to taste
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1/2 cup whole, peeled, canned tomatoes (with puree), roughly chopped
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8 cups mixed 1-inch-cut vegetables, such as cauliflower, potatoes, green beans, or eggplant
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
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About 2 cups (1-inch cubed) cooked chicken, preferably thigh or leg (optional)
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Cilantro leaves, for garnish
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