Chicken Tikka Masala

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6 cloves garlic, finely grated (about 2 teaspoons)

1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and finely grated (about 1 ½ teaspoons)

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from ½ small lemon)

½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided

¾ teaspoon garam masala, divided

½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or hot paprika, divided

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, divided

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)

½ green Thai chili or serrano pepper, finely chopped (remove the seeds from the serrano before chopping)

2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, divided

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided

1 tablespoon ghee

¼ teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon tomato paste

1 (about 14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably fire roasted

½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream

Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steamed basmati rice or naan, for serving

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