Vegetable Curry

Ingredients

• 4 large garlic cloves
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 (14-ounce) can vegetable or chicken broth
• 6 small red potatoes, quartered
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Hot cooked basmati or long-grain rice
• Mango chutney (optional)