Add enough boiling water just to cover vermicelli in a bowl. Cover. When the vermicelli gets soft (about 4-5 minutes) drain water. Set aside. Cut the bell pepper into two halves. Scoop out the seeds. Blanch the peppers by immersing them in boiling water (about 4 minutes), remove peepers and immerse them in ice cold water, about 5 minutes, and drain.

Pop mustard and fennel seeds in hot oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes. add asafetida and curry leaves. Stir in ginger paste, green chilies, turmeric and onions, continue cooking until the onions brown, about 4 minutes.

Pop mustard and cumin seeds in hot oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Stir in ginger paste, green chilies, turmeric and onions, continue cooking until the onions brown, about 4 minutes.

Add peas and carrots, and cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add the soaked vermicelli, mix them together, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder, salt to taste and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking over low heat, about 2 minutes. Stuffing is ready.

Stuff bell peppers, top them with cheese, and cook in a microwave oven until cheese melts, about 6-8 minutes. Alternatively you may place stuffed bell peppers on a greased heavy iron skillet, cover, cook over stove, with simmering heat until cheese melts-about 6-8 minutes. Topping with cheese is optional. Cool to room temperature prior to serving.