Lentil stuffed peppers

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
⅔ cup Red lentils
4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
4 mediums Green bell peppers
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
2 Onions, chopped
2 Green chilies
1 1 inch piece ginger, grated
1 tablespoon Ground coriander
1¼ cup Water
Salt & pepper
2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro

Directions

Rinse lentils & soak for 30 minutes. Heat half oil in skillet. Add peppers & cook for 3 to 5 minutes till golden brown. Drain & cool.

Add remaining oil to pan. Cook cumin till they begin to pop. Add onions & chilies & cook for 8 minutes. Stir in ginger & coriander.

Drain lentils & add to the pan with water. Stir well & cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes til lthe liquid has evaporated.

Stir in salt & pepper. Add cilantro. Cut tops off peppers & remove seeds. Stuff with the lentils & replace the tops. Stand in a baking dish. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.

Linda Fraser, "Curries & Indian Foods"

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