Foryoueats: Red Curry Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• a few good shakes of cayenne pepper
• 1 14-ounce can tomato puree
• 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream
• cilantro for garnishing
• rice for serving