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Afghan Dumplings (Mantu)

Name: Afghan Dumplings (Mantu)
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 diced Onion; 1 tbsp Garlic; 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1.5 tsp Coriander; 1.5 tsp Cumin; Salt & Pepper (to taste); 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 2 tsp Garlic; 1 tsp Salt; 0.125 cup Water; Wonton Wrappers; 3 cups Tomato Puree; 1 cup Yellow Split Peas (pre-boiled); 1 tsp Garlic; 1 tsp Turmeric; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; Salt (to taste)

Delicate dumplings filled with a savory blend of beef, onions, and aromatic spices, then steamed to perfection.

Ingredients

Beef Filling

Chakkah/ Yogurt Mix

Mantu Wraps

Tomato Sauce

Directions

1
Brown the beef and add diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, coriander, and cumin. Set aside.
2
Pour in tomato puree, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and pre-boiled yellow split peas. Let the sauce simmer.
3
Wet the edges of the Mantu wraps and place a portion of the filling in each. Fold the wrappers so that opposite corners meet, and press them firmly together.
4
Oil the bottom of your steamer and steam for at least 15 minutes.
5
Mix together plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust the consistency by adding water until desired thickness is reached.
6
Add a layer of Chakkah, then the steamed dumplings, then another layer of Chakkah, followed by the tomato sauce. Finish it off with dried mint and chopped cilantro.

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