Curried Dal

1. In pot, pour lentils in and cover with about 2 inches of water. Bring to boil over high heat for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain lentils.
2. Return lentils to pot and add in butter, ginger, garlic, red pepper, curry powder, salt and pepper.
3. Add tomatoes, peas and 1/2 cup water. Stir together and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low. Let simmer with lid on for about 1/2 hour. Mixture should be soft and thick after 30 minutes. If not, continue to simmer. Add water if it begins to dry out. It should end up being thick but not watery.
4. Stir in cream and let sit on low heat until cream has warmed completely through. Serve with rice.