Spiced Red Lentil Dal

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2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)

1 tablespoon mustard seeds

2 cloves

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salt

2 tablespoons cold butter, optional

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving