Spicy Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 chopped cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp. Garam spice mix masala
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2-4 buds of cloves
• 2 tbsp. curry powder
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 and 1/4 cups of water
• Salt
• Boiled white rice for serving

Preparation:

1. In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic, jalapeño, garam masala, cumin, and cloves. Blend until a chunky paste forms.
   
   Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion mixture, curry powder, and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken pieces, potatoes, and salt to taste. Add enough water to cover the ingredients (up to 3 cups) and bring to a boil. Simmer until the chicken and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with rice.