Kuku Paka | Umami

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 lemons, divided
• 2½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
• ¼ tsp. Kashmiri chile powder
• 2–3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 8 large)
• 1 medium onion
• 1 plum tomato
• 1–2 green Thai chiles
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, plus more for serving
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ tsp. ground coriander
• ¼ tsp. ground cumin
• ⅛ tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 13.5-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Basmati rice and/or crusty bread (for serving)