Dal Makhni

Step 1-Cook the lentils in 2 cups water until tender, about 40 minutes. Step 2-Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cooked until caramelized and reddish brown. Be careful not to burn. Step 3-Add the cloves,cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and cardamom pods and fry for 2-3 minutes. Step 4-Add the ginger and garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes Step 5-Add the tomatoes and salt and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Step 6-Stir in the lentils and additional water if needed to thin. Step 7-Blend the cashews in a blender, slowly adding the water until it's all combined and a rich cream forms. Stir this cream into the lentils as desired, saving some for presentation when serving. Serve, garnished with a drizzle of the cashew cream.