Malaysian Beef and Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 (13.5 fluid ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth (made from bouillon cubes)
• 1/2 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
• 3 cups water