Kousa Bil Bandora (Zuccini with Tomatoes)

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 lbs. Zuccini
 * 1/4 cup Lean ground meat
 * 1 cup rice
 * salt, pepper, cinnamon
 * 4 Peeled, chopped, seeded, medium size tomatoes
 * 16 oz. tomato sauce
 * shortening

Directions
1) Clean the zuccini. Cut one end and make a hole through the zuccini, leaving 1/4 inch at the end, taking all the seeds from inside.

2) Mix meat, rinsed and drained rice, dash of salt, pepper and cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions.

3) Stuff the zuccini with the meat mixture. Fry them with 2 tablespoons shortening till lightly brown.

4) Add tomato, chopped and sauce, and more water just till covered. Let boil.

5) Reduce heat to medium. Cover and let cook till done, about 30 minutes. If some of the stuffing is left, add it to the sauce before cooking.

6) Serve with pita bread.