Black Lentil Dal

Ingredients

• 2 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 inch ginger, minced (about 1 tbsp)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 oz tomato paste (1 can)
• 1 cup black lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp heavy cream