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