Foryoueats: Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• Chicken Tikka Masala:
• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup masala paste (recipe follows)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1–2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 cup heavy cream (sub a 14-ounce can of regular coconut milk)
• 1–2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups rice
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• Masala Paste:
• 2 onions (about 3 cups when chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic
• a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon each chili powder, turmeric, and cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• a small pile of cilantro stems
• juice of one lemon