Bakhtiari Kebab

Borujerd-style grape leaf dolmeh is a traditional local dish from Borujerd and is considered one of the most delicious Iranian dishes. Unlike dolmeh in other regions, Borujerd dolmeh includes fava beans and low-fat yogurt, and traditionally uses animal fat for cooking.

Ingredients for Borujerd-Style Grape Leaf Dolmeh

•    30 thin grape leaves
•    4 cups finely chopped herbs: leek, chives, dill, savory, tarragon, mint, coriander, and parsley
•    1 cup dried fava beans or 2 cups fresh fava beans
•    1 kg sour yogurt
•    3 cups Iranian rice

•    4 tablespoons oil
•    Salt, black pepper, and turmeric to taste
•    1 finely chopped onion

Instructions Borujerd-Style Grape Leaf Dolmeh

•    Wash and clean the herbs thoroughly. Allow them to dry and then chop them finely.
•    Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until soft. Add the herbs and continue 

•    to sauté.
•    While sautéing, season with salt, black pepper, and turmeric. If using fresh fava beans, add them raw; if using dried fava beans, parboil them with some water.
•    Wash the rice and boil it in salted water until it is half-cooked. Drain the rice.
•    Mix the sautéed herbs and onion with the rice, 

•    fava beans, and yogurt. Sprinkle with a little salt.
•    Take portions of the mixture and wrap them individually in grape leaves, either singly or as small bundles.
•    Grease the bottom of a pot and arrange the wrapped dolmeh from the edges toward the center. To prevent them 

•    from unrolling, place a flat lid or plate over them. Pour in two cups of boiling water, cover with a cloth or tight lid, and cook on low heat until the grape leaves are tender.
•    If you want to serve meat with the dolmeh, cook the meat separately without legumes and serve it alongside the dolmeh.

Additional Notes 

•    Preparation time for ingredients is approximately 1 hour, and cooking time is about 30 minutes.
•    Borujerd-style grape leaf dolmeh can be served for lunch, dinner, or even as an appetizer.
•    This recipe serves approximately 6 people.
We hope to welcome you in the near future to enjoy Borujerd dolmeh in Borujerd, Lorestan, Iran, and to host you as part of the Sana Persian team. Looking forward to that day.