Starter
Homemade Mantu Afghan Dumpling
If you enjoy authentic Homemade Mantu Afghan Dumpling cuisine, this homemade Starter recipe is worth trying at home....
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14 Min Prep
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45 Min Cook
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3 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 flour base, sift the ground mix with 1tsp of seasoning into a mixing mixing bowl.
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bit by bit mix gently in as much of the liquid is required, until a stiff flour base is formed.
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fold on a rinse work surface for 5-10 moments, until the flour base 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 diced lamb, onions, chilli, 1 tsp seasoning, ground pepper and spices in a mixing bowl and mix gently thoroughly.
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Divide the flour base 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 make the filling!
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Using fat to margarine 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 moments over a medium toasty.
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Meanwhile, make the tomato condiment dip.
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toasty the margarine in a cooking vessel, introduce tomato puree, and bring to the heat to boiling point.
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mix gently and bubble gently on a low toasty until the mantu are ready.
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Remove the mantu carefully from the steamer and place on a large, toasty dish.
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Spoon the tomato condiment dip over the top, followed by the strained yoghurt, and strew with diced coriander to finish off.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
International
International
Course
Starter
Starter
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
59 mins
59 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
14 minsCooking Time
45 minsTotal Time
59 minsMaster Chef
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