Adapted from Cooking with Manali

To a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot add the onions with a small amount of oil and salt and allow to sweat for 5-6 minutes.
Add the ginger, garlic, tomato paste, and other spices to the pan and stir for 60 seconds until fragrant.
Add the lentils and water, stir everything together and put heat on low and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes until the lentil are soft enough to break apart with a spoon.
Adjust seasoning then top with ghee, cream, and/or fresh herbs.
4 servings