Stuffed Melon "Kavun Dolmasi" From Ottoman Cuisine

I have an interesting Ottoman recipe back from 16-century Kavun Dolması Stuffed Melon. The Ottomans loved stuffing anything in season, including fruits. This recipe was served at the ceremony for Sultan Süleyman The magnificent two sons in Edirne.
With the aroma of melon, dried fruits, nuts, ground lamb meat, and spices it is a festive dish you can make in special days
Ingredients For Stuffed Melon:
1 medium-size or 2 small ripen melon
400 gr. ground meat (Half lamb half beef)
1 medium-size onion
a handful of fresh parsley and dill
1/2 cup rice
2 tbsp butter
50gr. each whole almond and pistachios
3 tbsp dried currants
salt to taste
black pepper, cinnamon, all-spice (optional)
المعدات لمحشي بطخ اصفر :
١ متوسط أو ٢ صغير بطخ اصفر
٤٠٠ gr لحم حمل
١ متوسط بصل
١/٤ باقة بقدونس و شبت طازج
١/٢ كوب رز
٢ ملعقة الطعام زبدة
٥٠ gr لوز و فستق
٣ ملعقة الطعام زبيب
ملح لذوق
بهار فلفل أسود، قرفة
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