Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Iraqi-Style

Name: Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Iraqi-Style
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves; 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs lamb, minced; 1 cup long-grain uncooked rice (basmati rice works best); 3/4 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cardamom; 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice; 2/3 cup canola oil; 4 -5 carrots; water

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"This Middle Eastern dish is a family favorite. The blend of the spices coupled with the tartness of the lemon makes it out of this world. This recipe has been passed down in my family for many years...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves

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2 lbs beef or 2 lbs lamb, minced

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1 cup long-grain uncooked rice (basmati rice works best)

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3/4 cup tomato sauce

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2 tablespoons tomato paste

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1 medium onion, finely chopped

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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2 teaspoons salt

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1 teaspoon black pepper

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1 teaspoon cumin

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1 teaspoon paprika

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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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1 pinch ground cardamom

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1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

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2/3 cup canola oil

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4 -5 carrots

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water

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