Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Serves:

Ingredients:

3/4 c Red lentils
4 tb Vegetable oil
4 md Green bell peppers
1 ts Cumin seeds
2 Onions, chopped
2 Green chilies
1 1 inch piece ginger, grated
1 tb Ground coriander
1 1/4 c Water
Salt & pepper
2 tb Chopped cilantro

Method:

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.