peeled and cut into 6 pieces
8 cloves garlic, peeled and trimmed
3–6 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne
chiles, stems removed
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon green cardamom seeds,
lightly crushed
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, lightly
crushed
2 cassia leaves (or bay leaves)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced (2
cups [320 g])
1 cup (237 mL) water
1 tablespoon Roasted Ground Cumin