Afghan Mantu🇦🇫 they’re essentially dumplings that can be made with beef, lamb, or a mixture of both!
INGREDIENTS:
MEAT MINCE:
½ lb ground lamb
½ lb ground beef
1 green chili
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
½ tbsp ground coriander
½ tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp black pepper
Mix and leave raw
DOUGH:
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp salt
1 ¼ cup warm water
Knead and let sit 30 minutes
LENTIL TOPPING:
1 cup yellow split peas
2 cups water
2 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp tomato paste
YOGURT SAUCE:
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 lemon squeezed
GARNISHED:
Dried mint
Chopped cilantro
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