Lentil Stuffed Peppers

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.

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