Jul 17 2026
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Mantu (afghan Dumpling) Recipe

Inspired by Setaara
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Steamed hand-formed dumplings filled with sautéed onions and ground beef drizzled with afghan season yogurt and green peas.

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Ingredients

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Dumpling Dough

Filling

Yogurt Sauce

Garnish

Method

Make the Dough

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

  1. 2

    Sauté the Filling

    In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook until the beef is browned. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Assemble the Dumplings

  1. 3

    Form the Dumplings

    Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles (about 3 inches in diameter). Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.

Steam the Dumplings

  1. 4

    Steam Mantu

    Place the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Steam over boiling water for about 25-30 minutes.

Make the Yogurt Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a bowl, mix the yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and dried mint until well combined.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the steamed mantu drizzled with yogurt sauce, topped with green peas and chopped cilantro.

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