Ingredient:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow or white onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch of sugar
• 2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 cup black beluga lentils or regular green/brown lentils, picked over for debris and rinsed
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup light coconut milk, plus more for garnish
• 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 small cauliflower, cored and roughly chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Cooked brown jasmine or long-grain rice, for serving (optional)
• Lime wedges, for serving