Yalancie Dolmas

== Description ==
Grape leaves stuffed with bulgur, apricots and mint
== Ingredients ==
* 14 grape leaves, rinsed and dried
* ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
* mint leaves and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* ½ cup coarse bulgur, rinsed and drained
* ¼ cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup finely chopped red onion
* ¼ cup raisins
* ¼ cup (packed) dried apricots, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
* ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
* ¼ tsp ground allspice
== Directions ==
# In heavy medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil.
# Stir in bulgur.
# Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
# Remove from heat and set aside.
# Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine lentils with enough water to cover by 1 inch.
# Gently boil, uncovered, until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes.
# Drain well and set aside.
# In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
# Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
# Remove from heat and add raisins, apricots, mint, cinnamon and allspice.
# Stir in bulgur and lentils and season with salt and pepper to taste.
=== To fill grape leaves ===
# Place one leaf flat on work surface with veins facing upward.
# Place 2 teaspoons filling in middle of leaf close to stalk end.
# Fold bottom of leaf over and each side in to enclose filling.
# Roll up firmly toward point.
# Place roll in the palm of hand and give a slight squeeze to form a firm shape.
# Repeat procedure with remaining leaves and filling.
# Arrange stuffed leaves, seam sides down, in medium skillet.
# Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and enough water to cover leaves.
# Cover pan and cook over low heat for 1½ to 2 hours or until tender.
# Add extra water to skillet as necessary.
# Allow leaves to cool, covered, in skillet.
# Transfer to a serving dish and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
# Serve garnished with lemon and mint if desired.
Category:Bulgur Recipes
Category:Dried apricot Recipes
Category:Grape leaf Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Red lentil Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes