Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 ½ cups split black lentils
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons curry powder, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream