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Traditional Mantu Afghan Dumpling Recipe
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Traditional Mantu Afghan Dumpling Recipe

Learn how to prepare Traditional Mantu Afghan Dumpling Recipe with this simple recipe. Perfect for Starter and ideal for International lovers....

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15 Min Prep

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34 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 dusting fragrant element with 1tsp of seasoning into a mixing dish.
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bit by bit incorporate in as much of the aqua 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 minced lamb, onions, chilli, 1 tsp seasoning, ground pepper and spices in a dish and incorporate 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 stew the filling! 5.
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Using fat to shortening 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 burning up.
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Meanwhile, make the tomato condiment dip.
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burning up the fat in a pot, introduce tomato puree, and bring to the heat to boiling point.
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mix gently and stew on a low burning up 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 condiment dip over the top, followed by the strained yoghurt, and dust with minced coriander to finish off.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
International
Course
Starter
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
49 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

34 mins

Total Time

49 mins
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Author

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