Azerbaijani Dolma

Ingredients

• 40 grape leaves
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 cup rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, mint, and cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups yogurt with garlic, for serving
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Blanch fresh grape leaves in boiling water briefly, or rinse jarred leaves.
2. 2Combine ground lamb, rice, onion, dill, mint, cilantro, cinnamon, 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 tightly in a pot, add water to cover, and weigh down with a plate.
5. 5Simmer covered on low heat for 50-60 minutes until the rice and meat are cooked through.
6. 6Serve warm topped with garlicky yogurt.

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