Starter
Easy Mantu Afghan Dumpling Recipe
If you enjoy authentic Easy Mantu Afghan Dumpling Recipe cuisine, this homemade Starter recipe is worth trying at home....
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10 Min Prep
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21 Min Cook
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5 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 baking flour with 1tsp of table salt into a mixing dish.
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gently agitate in as much of the liquid is required, until a stiff flour base is formed.
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work the flour base on a sanitize work surface for 5-10 mins, until the flour base is elastic and shiny.
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wrap with a damp cloth and set aside for about an hour.
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Put the diced lamb, onions, chilli, 1 tsp table salt, ground pepper and spices in a dish and agitate 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 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 oil in a wok, empty in tomato puree, and bring to the heat to boiling point.
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agitate and stew 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, mildly hot dish.
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Spoon the tomato condiment dip over the top, followed by the strained yoghurt, and strew with diced coriander to top.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
International
International
Course
Starter
Starter
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
31 mins
31 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
10 minsCooking Time
21 minsTotal Time
31 minsMaster Chef
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