Armenian Dolma

Ingredients

• 40 grape leaves
• 1 lb ground lamb or beef
• 1 cup rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill and mint, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 cups yogurt, for serving
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Blanch fresh grape leaves briefly in boiling water, or rinse jarred leaves.
2. 2Mix ground meat, rice, onion, dill, mint, paprika, salt, and pepper for the filling.
3. 3Place a spoonful of filling on each leaf and roll tightly into small cylinders.
4. 4Arrange the rolls snugly in a pot, add water to just cover, and weigh down with a plate.
5. 5Cover and simmer on low heat for 50-60 minutes until the rice and meat are cooked through.
6. 6Whisk yogurt with garlic and salt, and serve alongside the warm dolma.

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