Lentils with Lamb Stew

Ingredients (21)

• 1 cup whole black lentils
• 4 cups water
• 2 medium onions - half of one
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 Serrano chilies
• 2 tsp fresh ginger paste
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 green cardamom seeds
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup red kidney beans
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 tsp liquid smoke
• 3 tbsp butter
• salt