Basil Chicken Coconut Curry

Name: Basil Chicken Coconut Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 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 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