Dolma (Turkish for "stuffed") is a family of stuffed dishes associated with Ottoman cuisine, typically made with a filling of rice, minced meat, offal, seafood, fruit, or any combination of these inside either a leaf wrapping or a hollow or hollowed-out vegetable (e.g. a bell pepper).

Feb 2, 2021 · In this recipe, grape leaves are stuffed with a tasty meat and rice mixture, seasoned with warm spices (allspice and cumin) and loaded with fresh herbs in the form of parsley, dill and mint. Then, once stuffed, the grape leaves are cooked in a tasty lemony broth.

May 18, 2023 · These delicious dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) are filled with a mixture of rice, onions, currants, pine nuts, mint and spices, then gently steamed.

Mar 19, 2025 · Nestled in a pool of braising liquid, with a dollop of cooling yogurt on the side, dolma is a deeply satisfying dish—and a favorite in my Armenian family, both as a meal for large gatherings and even as a weeknight supper when made on a more modest scale.

Aug 24, 2019 · An easy recipe for dolma or stuffed grape leaves that’s healthy and hearty. Check out our video and step-by-step tutorial to see how simple it is to make this recipe.

Sep 14, 2023 · Dolmas (also known as stuffed grape leaves, dawali, and dolmades) are eaten throughout the world, all with different variations. They can be found in Mediterranean restaurants, but instead of eating out for this healthy comfort food, make it at home.

Jan 30, 2024 · Dolma means stuffed in Turkish and this is exactly what you’re getting with this famous Turkish dish. Vine leaves or cabbage leaves (lahana dolması) are stuffed with a delicious mixture of ground beef, spices, and a little rice, then cooked in tomato paste. Simply delicious!

Apr 24, 2022 · Dolma is a general term for a dish of rice, or rice and meat, mixed with herbs and spices, and then rolled in grape leaves. Grape leaf-wrapped dolma can be found in one form or another throughout the Mediterranean and parts of the former Ottoman Empire; with distinct variations found in Greece (dolmandes), Armenia (tolma), Turkey, Israel ...

Jul 7, 2023 · Turkish dolma with meat are easy to make and full of flavour! These dolmas are made with green peppers, bell peppers and tomatoes, with a filling inspired by the country’s Eastern parts. Great for dinner, starter or part of a meze spread.

Dolma is Türkiye's national dish, and it signifies any sort of vegetable stuffed with a mixture based on rice. For traditional dolma, grape leaves are stuffed with rice and ground meat. Stuffed leaves were first made at the court of King Khusrow II in the early 7th century.