Green Lentil Chilli

A lovely green chilli goes great with pitta bread for large groups of people

Ingredients:

3 Cloves garlic, chopped
2 Green peppers, chopped
1 Green chilli, finely chopped
4oz Green lentils
1 tsp Chilli powder
1 tsp Cumin
1 Bay leaf
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 Tin tomatoes, chopped
¾ pint vegetable stock
1 tin Red kidney beans, drained
1 tin Chick peas, drained

Method:

Heat the oil, add the onions, carrot, garlic, green peppers and fresh red chilli, and fry for a few minutes until onions start to become opaque. Add the lentils and spices also the chopped tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 50 minutes.
Finally add the kidney bean and chick peas and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve with rice and pitta bread

Notes:

This is a medium chilli add or reduce chilli and chilli powder to taste. Ideal for large get togethers, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated. Serve with brown rice and warm wholewheat pitta bread