We should observe that God does not send anyone to hell. He desires that none should perish (2 Pet. 3:9). God created humans to have fellowship with Him and provided the means by which they can have that fellowship. It is a human's choice to experience to agony of hell. His or her own sin sends the person there, and his or her rejection of the benefits of Christ's death prevents escape. As C.S. Lewis has put it, sin is the human being saying to God throughout life, 'Go away and leave me alone.' Hell is God's finally saying to the human, 'You may have your wish.'

Millard Erickson

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains	Vegetarian	Main dish, African, Rice, Vegetarian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	lg	Onions, sliced
4	tb	Ghee
6		Chili peppers, crushed into a paste -=OR=-
2	ts	Cayenne
1		2" piece ginger
10		Garlic cloves
1/2	c	Lentils, dried
1/2	lb	Green peas, shelled
1/2	lb	Carrots, chopped
1/2	lb	Green beans, chopped
3	lg	Tomatoes, chopped
6		Whole cloves
1		4" piece cinnamon stick
6		Cardamom pods, crushed
1	ts	Turmeric
3		Sprigs mint, pounded -=OR=-
1/2	ts	Dried mint
2	c	Long grain white rice
6	lg	Potatoes, chopped
2	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large, heavy skillet, fry the onions in the ghee until golden. With a
slotted spoon, remove 1/3 of the slices & set aside. Add to the pot, the
ginger, garlic & chili paste. Fry for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the lentils, peas, carrots & beans. Reduce heat & cook for 15 minutes.
Add more ghee if necessary. Add tomatoes, spices & mint Stir for 5 minutes.
Pour in 1 c of very hot water, cover & simmer until the vegetables are
half-cooked.  Add the rice, potatoes, salt & another 4 to 5 c of hot water.
Cover & cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is done & the water is
absorbed.  Garnish with the reserved onion slices.

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