Starter
Authentic Mantu Afghan Dumpling
Authentic Mantu Afghan Dumpling is a delicious Starter dish that can be prepared in just a few simple steps....
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20 Min Prep
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40 Min Cook
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6 Servings
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Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 450g Plain Flour
- 225ml Water
- 450g Lamb
- 1 Green Chilli
- 450g Onions
- 2 tblsp Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- 425ml Strained Yoghurt
- Pinch Coriander
Instructions
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To prepare the pastry mix, sift the dusting perfumed element with 1tsp of seasoning into a mixing dish.
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gradually incorporate in as much of the liquid is required, until a stiff pastry mix is formed.
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massage on a sanitize work surface for 5-10 mins, until the pastry mix is elastic and shiny.
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put a lid on with a damp cloth and set aside for about an hour.
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Put the finely sliced lamb, onions, chilli, 1 tsp seasoning, ground pepper and spices in a dish and incorporate thoroughly.
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Divide the pastry mix into 4 small balls, and roll out to a thickness of 1.5mm, cutting into 10cm squares.
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Into each square, place 1 heaped teaspoon of the lamb mixture.
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Take two opposite corners and bring them to join in the centre by nipping together firmly between your fingers, and then bring together to other two corners in the same manner.
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Note that the mantu should not be entirely closed, as the steam has to be penetrate and cook thoroughly the filling!
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Using fat to dairy spread the shelves of the steamer, place your mantu so that there is a small space between each one.
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Steam for 30-45 mins over a medium bring to temperature.
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Meanwhile, make the tomato coulis.
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bring to temperature the dairy spread in a skillet, introduce tomato puree, and bring to the bring to a stew.
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swirl around and stew on a low bring to temperature until the mantu are ready.
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Remove the mantu carefully from the steamer and place on a large, mildly hot dish.
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Spoon the tomato coulis over the top, followed by the strained yoghurt, and scatter with finely sliced coriander to decorate.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
International
International
Course
Starter
Starter
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
60 mins
60 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
20 minsCooking Time
40 minsTotal Time
60 minsMaster Chef
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