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		     Preparation :  
              Cut off the stalk and the leaves
		of of the artichokes. Slice the tomatoes in circles. Put flour, lemon juice and
		salt into a pan and bring to the boil, place the artichokes im boiling water and
		blach for 5 minutes. Remove from water and line up on a tray. Pout the boiling
		water into a bowl and put aside. 
  
              For the filling : 
              Let the
		rice stand in a warm water for half an hour. Wash well and drain. Slice the
		onions thinly. Chop the parsley, dill and mint. Heat the olive oil in a frying
		pan, put the onions and pistachio nuts in, stir frequently until the onions are
		sauteed and pistachio nuts turn golden. Add the rice, salt, allspice and black
		pepper and saute for 5 minutes while stirring. Add water and cook until the rice
		absorbs the water. Remove the pan from heat, add parsley, dill and mint, mix
		them all together.  Stuff the artichokes with the prepared filling, pour the
		artichoke water over. Place tomato slices in between the artichokes. Put the
		tray on the oven and cook for 20 minutes at high temperature. Remove from the
		oven and allow to cool. After cooling, place in the refrigerator and leave to
		stad there for a few hours. After this, the dish will be ready to serve.
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