Tolma is a very old and loved dish in Armenia. It is made with meat and rice. People wrap it in grape leaves or put it inside vegetables like cabbage, peppers, or eggplants.
Armenians cook tolma for holidays, family parties, or special days. There are many kinds of tolma. One kind, called Pasuts Tolma, has no meat. It has lentils, beans, and grains. Meat tolma usually has lamb or beef, rice, onions, and herbs.
Some people also add nuts or dried fruits for more taste. Tolma is cooked slowly so the flavors mix well. People eat it warm with yogurt. The smell of tolma reminds many people of home and happy times. Making tolma brings family together. It shows how important food and family are in Armenia. Tolma is more than just food—it is part of Armenian culture.
Բարի Գալուստ Նատալի Տագեսյանի Բլոգ 