Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)

Ingredients (13)

• + ¼ cup canola oil add to pantry
• + 1 large onion, diced add to pantry
• + 2 carrots, peeled and diced add to pantry
• + salt and ground black pepper to taste add to pantry
• + salt and ground black pepper to taste add to pantry
• + ½ teaspoon white sugar add to pantry
• ✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
• + 1 fresh chile pepper, minced add to pantry
• + 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger add to pantry
• + 3 tablespoons curry powder add to pantry
• + 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided add to pantry
• ✓ 1 cup lentils
• + ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste add to pantry