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Mantu (Afghan Dumplings)

↳ from Kabul, Afghanistan

Steamed dumplings with spiced meat topped with yoghurt and a tomato-lentil sauce.

History

Mantu spread along the Silk Road from Central Asia and appear in Afghan homes at celebrations.

Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Minced lamb
  • Onion
  • Yoghurt
  • Garlic
  • Yellow split peas
  • Tomato
  • Dried mint

How it's made

  1. Make a thin dough and cut squares
  2. Fill with spiced mince and onion
  3. Steam for 30 minutes
  4. Make a tomato-lentil sauce and garlic yoghurt
  5. Spoon over and sprinkle dried mint

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