Manti (savory Tajik Dumplings)

Manti are savory Tajik dumplings filled with spiced meat and steamed to perfection. They are a popular dish in Tajik cuisine and are often enjoyed with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce.

Manti (savory Tajik Dumplings)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package dumpling wrappers

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground meat, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place a small amount of the meat mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  3. Place the filled dumplings in a steamer basket and steam for 30-35 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
18g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Steamer basket Mixing bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the manti with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought dumpling wrappers instead of making them from scratch.

Cost

$15