Creamy White Vegetable Sauce

4 cloves garlic, crushed

4 onions, diced

1 cup shredded coconut

1 tablespoon whole fresh lime leaves or lime zest

2 sticks cinnamon

2 tablespoons black mustard seeds

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon finely chopped red chili

6 1/3 cups hot water

2 cans (14 ounces each) coconut cream

2 tablespoons rice flour

1 bunch cilantro, chopped