- 2 CUPS OF RICE
- 1 CUP OF LEAN GROUND LAMB (OR BEEF)
- 1 TEASPOON SALT
- 1/2 TEASPOON GROUND BLACK PEPPER
- 3 CLOVES MINCED GARLIC
- 18 OZ. CAN TOMATO SAUCE
- 1 TABLESPOON VEGETABLE OIL
- WATER
- 2 LARGE SKINNED ONIONS.
- 1, 16 OZ. JAR PRESERVED GRAPE LEAVES OR EQUAL AMOUNT OF FRESH GRAPE LEAVES
- 1/2 CUP LEMON JUICE, OR 1 TABLESPOON OF TAMARIND
- 2 TABLESPOON VEGETABLE OIL