Vegetable-Filled Grape Leaves with Tomato and Lemon Sauce

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
2. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add rice, and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large pot, add tomato paste, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a simmer.
5. Place a few grape leaves in the pot, then add the rice mixture on top.
6. Add the chopped vegetables and cover with remaining grape leaves.
7. Pour the tomato mixture over the top and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, or until the leaves are tender and the mixture is cooked through.