DOLMA DALYA - ALGERIAN TOMATO & PEPPER STUFFED VINE LEAVES

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This is a delicious vegetarian dish which makes a beautiful appetizer, side dish or mezze. This particular recipe is of Algerian origin - it's known as Dolma Dalya or Feuilles de vigne farcies - which I have slightly tweaked to suit my families taste. If you have never made stuffed vine leaves, you may want to take a look at my step by step tutorial here on Zaar : http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=250725

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h35m

Yield 50 stuffed vine leaves

Number Of Ingredients 20

50 grape leaves
1 large red pepper
1 large red vine-ripened tomatoes
1/2 large onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups basmati rice or 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons water
salt and black pepper
1/2 large onion
1 large vine-ripened tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 chicken stock cube
1 liter water
1 teaspoon lemons or 1 teaspoon lime juice
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Vine Leaves:.
  • To prepare fresh vine leaves, trim the stalks & wash the leaves under running water. Blanch in lightly salted water for 15 minutes. Rinse then drain & set aside.
  • To prepare bottled vine leaves, take the leaves out of the bottle & soak in plenty of cold water for at least 20 minutes. Rinse the leaves individually under running water the set aside.
  • To prepare vacuum packed vine leaves, remove the leaves from the packet & soak in plenty of cold water for at least 15 minutes. Rinse the leaves individually under running water the set aside.
  • Finely dice the pepper, tomato & onion. Fry gently in a little olive oil along with the minced garlic for approx 4 minutes. Add the spices & seasoning & cook for a further 30 seconds.
  • Remove from the heat & add the rice, olive oil & water. Set aside.
  • Broth:.
  • Finely dice the onion & tomato & fry gently in a little olive oil. Add the cinnamon & seasoning, water, stock cube & lemon / lime juice. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, remove from heat. At this point, you can do one of three things: liquidize the sauce, strain it to leave just a broth or keep it as it is.
  • Stuff & fold your vine leaves:.
  • Remove one leaf from the bowl of water & place in the centre of a dinner plate.
  • Place one teaspoon full of filling into the bottom centre of the leaf - as in the photo.
  • Take the left corner of the leaf & fold up to cover the filling.
  • Do the same with the right hand side.
  • Bring in both sides then gently roll up the leaf.
  • Repeat these steps another 49 times - When folding the leaves, be firm but do not wrap them too tightly as they may split as the rice expands. Also don't be tempted to overfill the leaves either.
  • NB: Most prepacked vine leaves come with their stalks attached. If they are tender you can leave them on - tuck them in the leaf or alternatively leave sticking out for a pretty effect. If the stalks are tough then remove them with a pair of scissors.
  • Place carefully one at a time in a large pot. You can put up to 3 layers in a pot if necessary.
  • Place a large plate or dish over the top of the vine leaves & gently pour the sauce broth over the top. Cover & cook on medium heat for at least 25 minutes; until the vine leaves are tender.
  • My family enjoys these hot or room temperature drizzled with lemon / lime juice & good quality olive oil. They are really good served as an appetizer with a selection of dips such as garlic mayo etc.

Md.Shakirul Islam Monir 2
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Gladmore
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The filling was flavorful and the leaves were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade Prince
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian dish. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I will definitely be making this again.


nasir Abu
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the leaves are always tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tahira Firdos
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Selai Ratu
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The filling was bland and the leaves were tough. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mohamed Mmsjdj
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Luis Esquivel
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always turned out great. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


mercy Beauty bea
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian dish. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Scott Burdick
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The filling was flavorful and the leaves were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Defaulty Boi
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This is a delicious and authentic Algerian dish. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


kumaas
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I was excited to try this recipe, but it was a bit of a let down. The filling was bland and the leaves were tough. I would not recommend this recipe.


Corey Maki
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The filling is flavorful and the leaves are tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexia Rosas
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is perfectly seasoned and the leaves are always tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


It's Vanessa
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This was my first time making dolma dalya and it turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the leaves were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Riahthegamer
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This dish was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the leaves were tough. I would not recommend this recipe.


Aisha Hassy
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mathew Fried
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This is a fantastic recipe! The dolma dalya was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again.


Chamila Niroshani
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Just made this dish and it was a hit! I used grape leaves instead of vine leaves and it turned out great. The filling was flavorful and the tomatoes and peppers added a nice touch. Will definitely be making this again.