Indian Dal Nirvana

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 6 ounces canned crushed tomato (or tomato puree, but not tomato paste)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less depending on your spice preference)
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro