Preparing : Cut off 2
1/2 cm (1 inch) of tops of artichokes with a sharp
knife. Trim stems leaving 1 cm (1/2 inch) stub.
Remove outside lower leaves and thorny leaf tips
and wash. Place water in a saucepan. Add lemon
juice. Place artichokes in water. Set aside. Cut
onions in quarters. Slice into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch)
slices. Cut pared (or scraped) carrots into lenghtwise.
Slice 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick diagonally. Remove
artichokes from water. Combine with onions, carrots
and peas in a saucepan. Place dill bunch tied
up firmly. Sprinkle with salt and sugar. Add lemon
juice, olive oil and hot water . cover and simmer
for 30-35 minutes. Reduce heat. Pare potatoes
and cut into 1 cm (1/2 inch) cubes. Add to vegetables.
Cook over low heat until potatoes are tender.
Dissolve flour in cold water. Stir in lemon juice.
Blend in vegetables stirring constantly. Simmer
for a few minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Remove
artichokes from pan. Place on a serving plate,
with open sides up. Spoon mix vegetables over
artichokes. Garnish with coarsely chopped dill.
Serve cold.
Good Apetite.