Spicy Chicken Coconut Curry

Ghee, recipe follows

medium onions, chopped

1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tomato paste

Curry Powder, recipe follows

cinnamon stick

to 3 dried red chiles

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

unsweetened coconut milk

chicken stock

tomatoes, seeded and chopped

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips

cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish

lemon, juiced

Mint leaves, for garnish

unsalted butter

coriander seeds

cumin seeds

cardamom seeds

whole black peppercorns

fennel seeds

mustard seeds

whole cloves

dried red chiles, broken in pieces, seeds discarded

turmeric