Mantu (Afghan Dumplings)

Per serving

Calories

400

Protein

20 g

Carbs

40 g

Fat

18 g

Fibre

3 g

Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs

• Iron29%
• Vitamin D1%
• B12139%
• Zinc78%
• Magnesium19%
• Omega-39%
• Folate19%
• Calcium19%
• Selenium58%
• Potassium20%
• Vitamin C2%
• Vitamin A20%
• Riboflavin28%

Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers

Ingredients

• 200 g All-purpose flour
• 250 g Ground beef
• 120 g Chickpeas, cooked
• 100 g Onions
• 150 ml Yogurt
• 100 ml Water (for dough)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.3 tsp Cinnamon powder

Method

1. 1

   Mix flour with water and salt to form stiff dough. Knead 10 minutes. Let rest 20 minutes covered.

2. 2

   Dice onions finely. Brown ground beef with onions for 8 minutes. Add cooked chickpeas, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly.

3. 3

   Roll dough into thin sheet. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place 1 tsp filling on each square. Fold into small bundle and pinch top.

4. 4

   Bring salted water to boil. Gently drop dumplings and cook for 15-18 minutes until they float and stay afloat for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer dumplings to serving dish. Drizzle with melted butter. Top with yogurt and warm lentil sauce. Serve immediately.