Lentil Coconut Curry (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop) - Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger powder)
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1.5 cups dry lentils, rinsed (green or brown)
• 14 ounce canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 14 oz canned light coconut milk
• 1/4 cup cilantro (for serving)
• 1 lime (for serving)