Indian Lentil Pilaf

Name: Indian Lentil Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and sorted; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups); 2 large carrots, diced (about 2 cups); 1 cup brown basmati rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp); 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 1⁄3 teaspoons garam masala; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canof fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth; cilantro (to garnish) (optional)