Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided

• 6 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning chicken and curry sauce

• 4 jalapeños, coarsely chopped with some seeds

• 2 dried red chiles, broken

• 2 large onions, coarsely chopped

• 8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 (3-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and sliced crosswise into paper-thin rounds

• 2 tablespoons ground coriander

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground fenugreek seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped

• 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

• 1/4 cup water, if needed

• Garam masala, for sprinkling