Mantu

Traditional Afghan steamed dumplings filled with spiced ground beef and onions, topped with yogurt sauce and lentil-tomato topping.

Nutrition per serving

• 1 lbGround beef
• 3 largeOnions
• 3 cupsAll-purpose flour
• 1 tspSalt
• 1/2 tspBlack pepper
• 1 tspCoriander powder
• 1 cupYogurt
• 3 clovesGarlic
• 1/2 cupYellow split peas
• 2 tbspTomato paste

1. 1

   Make dough: mix flour, salt, and water. Knead until smooth, rest 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Finely dice onions. Mix with ground beef, salt, pepper, and coriander for filling.

3. 3

   Roll dough thin and cut into 3-inch squares.

4. 4

   Place a spoonful of filling in each square, pinch corners together to form dumplings.

5. 5

   Steam dumplings in a steamer for 40-45 minutes until dough is translucent.

6. 6

   Cook split peas until soft. Sauté with tomato paste, garlic, and spices for the topping.

7. 7

   Mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt for the sauce.

8. 8

   Arrange steamed mantu on a plate, drizzle yogurt sauce, then spoon lentil-tomato mixture on top.

9. 9

   Garnish with dried mint and serve immediately.

💡 Tips for Mantu

• • Let meat rest for 5 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.
• • Don't let garlic burn — add it after other aromatics and cook briefly.

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