Afghan Beef Raviolis – Authentic Steamed Dumplings
Afghan Beef Raviolis are soft steamed dumplings filled with seasoned beef.The dish features yogurt and tomato sauces.Preparation requires simple ingredients.Steaming keeps the dumplings tender.The recipe works well for gatherings.Mantu delivers authentic Afghan flavors.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 300 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Pinch salt
Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add water gradually Knead until smooth dough forms Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- Combine ground beef and onion Add garlic and spices Mix thoroughly.
- Roll dough thinly Cut into small squares Place filling in the center Fold edges and seal tightly
- Arrange dumplings in a steamer Steam for 25–30 minutes Ensure dumplings cook fully.
- Mix yogurt with garlic and salt Heat tomato sauce with oil and paprika Cook for 5 minutes.
- Place dumplings on a plate Pour yogurt sauce on top Add tomato sauce Serve warm.
Notes
- Thin dough works best.
- Seal dumplings carefully.
- Fresh yogurt tastes better.
- Do not overcrowd the steamer.
- Cook filling thoroughly.
- Use lean beef if possible.
- Rest dough before rolling.
- Serve immediately.