Feel free to experiment a little with the spices listed here to get the taste you like the best.
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
A small pinch of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 large onion, sliced root to tip
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 Tbsp canola oil, rice bran oil or Indian ghee
1 14-oz can coconut milk
1 Tbsp lime juice, or to taste
12-20 fresh basil leaves, torn roughly
Hot cooked rice for serving