DOMATES DOLMASI ( Turkish stuffed tomatoes )

Cut the tops from 8 medium firm tomatoes .
Scoop out the insides carefully so that the firm shell remains .
Process the pulp and set aside .
Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with a little salt .
To prepare the stuffing , simmer the  3 large sliced onions in ghee until soft .
Add 1 cup of uncooked long grain rice .
1 tbs of pignoli ( pine nuts )
Stir to coat and cook for 3 minutes .
Now add 2 tbs of raisins ,
1 tsp of ground dill
1 dsp of freshly chopped mint
Tomato pulp
Salt and pepper to taste .
1 cup of water .
Cook together over a low heat for 10 minutes  ( rice will still be hard )
Stir in 1 dsp of sugar / stevia .
Fill tomatoes loosely as rice will swell with additional cooking .
Place tomatoes in a shallow baking pan .
Brush each tomato with oil .
Bake at 160 deg C for 45 minutes .
Cool in the pan .
Serve cold .