Manti

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the cold water. Knead until, smooth, cover and rest for 20 – 30 minutes.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables and herbs: Peel, wash and chop the onion. Wash and chop the parsley. Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Put the yoghurt over the garlic and mix well.

Step 3

Combine the filling ingredients thoroughly adding salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Divide the dough into two parts. Roll out the dough till it is 2 millimetres thick. Cut into 7-centimetre squares and top each square with 2tsp of filling. Gather all 4 corners to a point in the centre, and squeeze to seal and form dumpling. Set aside on trays lined with baking paper and repeat with remaining dough and filling to make 30 manti.

Step 5

Pour 8 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil on a high heat. Add the mantis, return to the boil and boil for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the tomato paste. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 7

Dish the manti into individual bowls. Spoon yoghurt, butter, and scatter sumac and/or chilli flakes over the manti.