Turkey Lentil Chili

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 small red pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin seed
3 red chilies, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 pound turkey, cooked and shredded
1/2 cup lentils
1 small red pepper, chopped
10 ounces tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
salt and pepper

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the oil, onion and red pepper, sautéing until tender.
2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, chilies, paprika and oregano and cook for a minute.
3. Add the turkey, lentils, tomatoes and water and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook covered until lentils are tender, about 1 hour. Add additional water if necessary.
4. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in sour cream. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or cilantro, if desired.

Makes 4 servings