Starter
Mantu Afghan Dumpling Made Simple
Learn how to prepare Mantu Afghan Dumpling Made Simple with this simple recipe. Perfect for Starter and ideal for International lovers....
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14 Min Prep
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14 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 pastry mix, sift the ground mix with 1tsp of table salt into a mixing mixing bowl.
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gently mash in as much of the liquid is required, until a stiff pastry mix is formed.
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fold on a sanitize work surface for 5-10 moments, 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 cut up lamb, onions, chilli, 1 tsp table salt, ground pepper and spices in a mixing bowl and mash 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 char 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 moments 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 pot, mix in tomato puree, and bring to the heat to boiling point.
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swirl around and low-boil 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 cut up coriander to accentuate.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
International
International
Course
Starter
Starter
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
28 mins
28 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
14 minsCooking Time
14 minsTotal Time
28 minsMaster Chef
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