Simple All-in-One Daal with Roasted Shallots, Coriander, Pomegranate and Cashews

Name: Simple All-in-One Daal with Roasted Shallots, Coriander, Pomegranate and Cashews
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 250g banana shallots; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground tumeric; 225g brown lentils; 5cm fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 150ml coconut milk or single cream; 1 lime; 1 pomegranate; coriander; toasted cashews; rice or naan