"The filling for these stuffed peppers tastes a lot like samosas, small Indian turnovers...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 large red bell peppers, halved
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2 Tbs. vegetable oil
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1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
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4 tsp. curry powder
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1 Tbs. garam masala
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2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
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1 cup basmati rice
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1/4 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
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1/2 tsp. salt
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11/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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2 large carrots, finely diced (1 cup)
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1 cup green beans, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup raisins or dried currants, optional
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1/2 cup unsalted peanuts or cashews, coarsely chopped
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