How to make
Soak the rice in water for 1 hour, then drain it. Put a little oil in a pot and saute the chopped onions in it.
Once they turn transparent, put the rice in as well. Add the spices and a little water, then stir. Once the rice softens a bit, add the chopped into pieces black pudding and stir once again.
Keep the dish on the stove for another 4-5 min., then remove it. Roll up the vine leaves with this prepared stuffing.
At the bottom of a deep pot, arrange a few non stuffed-vine leaves, flat. Arrange the stuffed vine leaves on top and pour in a little butter.
Press down with a heat resistant plate and pour in 3-4 cups of water. Boil the vine leaves (sarma) on low heat. After about 50 min., they should be ready.
