Dolma(Stuffed Grape Leaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. rice, soaked in water and covered for about 30 minutes, then drained
1 c. extra lean ground lamb (or beef)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Middle Eastern spice
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 c. raisins (optional)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
water
2 large skinned onions, lay on side and slice lengthwise from one side to the center (halfway through the onion)
1 (16 oz.) jar preserved grape leaves or equal amount of fresh grape leaves
1/2 c. lemon juice or to taste or 1 Tbsp. of tamarind
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Preparation

Combine rice, lamb (or beef), salt, spice, pepper, raisins (optional), garlic, half the tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Mix by hand well; set aside.