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Afghan Mantu
Steamed dumplings filled with spiced lamb, topped with yoghurt, tomato sauce and lentils — Afghanistan's most distinctive dish.
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1 hrPrep🔥
40 minCook🍽️
5Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 1 pack wonton wrappers
- For filling: 500g lamb mince, 1 large onion grated, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, salt
- For tomato sauce: 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 onion, garlic, 1 tsp coriander
- For yellow split peas: 100g cooked yellow split peas with cumin
- For yoghurt: 300g Greek yoghurt, 2 garlic cloves, dried mint
Instructions
- Mix filling.
- Place a spoonful on each wrapper; pinch into a parcel.
- Steam 18-20 minutes.
- Simmer tomato sauce 15 minutes.
- Whisk garlic yoghurt.
- Plate: yoghurt, mantu, tomato sauce, split peas, dried mint.
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Tara’s tips
- Each layer matters — don't skip any.
- Make ahead and steam to order.
Serving suggestions
- Eat in one bowl, layered.
Storage & reheating
Uncooked mantu freeze well.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Vegetarian?
Use mushroom and lentil filling.
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