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Name: Authentic Mantu (Kabul Style) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (approximate, may need slight adjustment); *For the Filling:**; 1 pound ground lamb or beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio recommended); 1 large yellow onion, finely minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; *For the Yogurt Sauce:**; 2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed into a paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For the Tomato Sauce:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); *For Garnish:**; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves (or 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped)

Mantu (Kabul style)

Afghanistan

Kabul

Dumplings with meat and onions, topped with yogurt, tomato sauce, and mint.

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