1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup dry lentils
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
2 1/2 cups water
crushed red pepper to taste
salt to taste