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How To Make Mantu Afghan Dumpling
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6 Min Prep
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45 Min Cook
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4 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 masala condiment with 1tsp of seasoning into a mixing dish.
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bit by bit mix gently in as much of the aqua is required, until a stiff pastry mix is formed.
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massage on a wash work surface for 5-10 mins, until the pastry mix is elastic and shiny.
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seal 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 mix gently 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 fiery up the filling!
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Using fat to oil 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 fiery up.
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Meanwhile, make the tomato condiment dip.
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fiery up the fat in a skillet, stream in in tomato puree, and bring to the bubble.
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mix gently and bubble gently on a low fiery up 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 dust with finely sliced coriander to decorate.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
International
International
Course
Starter
Starter
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
51 mins
51 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
6 minsCooking Time
45 minsTotal Time
51 minsMaster Chef
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