Title: Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Categories: Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

2/3	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

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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