Mantu: Afghan Dumpings

Mantu, a beloved Afghan dumpling dish, is cherished for its rich and savory tastes. These delicious dumplings are filled with spiced meat and served with a tempting tomato sauce. This recipe will guide you through making Mantu from scratch, allowing you to experience the aromatic and hearty flavors that Afghan cuisine offers.

Ingredients

Meat Filling

🥩 1 lb Ground Lamb or Beef
🧅 2 cups finely diced onions
🌶️ 1 spicy green chili
🧂 2 tsp salt
🌿 1 tbsp ground coriander
🌿 1 tbsp ground cumin
🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper

Dough

🌾 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
🌻 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
🧂 2 tsp salt
💧 1.25 cups Water

Tomato Sauce

🌻 1 tbsp vegetable oil
🧅 1/4 cup finely diced onion
🍅 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
🌿 1 tbsp white vinegar
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper
🧂 Salt as needed

Instructions

1- Dough Preparation:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Gradually add water while stirring or using a stand mixer.

2- Knead Dough:

• Knead the dough until it becomes stretchy and smooth, about 4 minutes with a mixer or 6-7 minutes by hand.

3- Rest Dough:

• Allow the dough to rest while preparing other components.

Tomato Sauce

1- Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat oil in a pan and sauté the diced onions for about 2 minutes until translucent.

2- Simmer Sauce:

• Add tomato sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

3- Finish:

• Stir in vinegar, cook for 2 more minutes, and set aside.

Meat Filling

1- Mix Ingredients:

• Combine the ground lamb or beef with finely diced onions, spices, and chili, mixing thoroughly until well-combined.

Dumpling Assembly

1- Divide Dough:

• Divide the dough into four equal pieces.

2- Roll Dough:

• Roll each piece into a thin sheet, almost translucent, or use a pasta machine.

3- Cut and Fill:

• Cut the rolled dough into squares. Place a scoop of the meat mixture in the center of each square.

4- Fold Dumplings:

• Pinch the opposite corners of the dough squares together to form dumplings.

Cooking Dumplings

1- Steam Dumplings:

• Grease a steamer basket, place in dumplings, cover, and steam for 30-35 minutes.

2- Serve:

• Arrange the dumplings on a platter, top with reheated tomato sauce, and drizzle with Afghan yogurt sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: Approx. 400 per serving
Macronutrients per Serving: Protein: 25g, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Stand mixer (e.g., KitchenAid), steamer basket, knife/pizza cutter, rolling pin/pasta machine

Cooking Tips

• For a quicker version, substitute homemade dough with wonton wrappers.
• Adjust the amount of water in the dough based on humidity.

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