Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water, or as needed
For the filling:
- 1/2 pound (225g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
For the yogurt sauce:
- 2 cups (480g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
For the tomato sauce:
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces/400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg. Gradually add water, a little at a time, while kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the filling by combining the ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Mix well until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin. Cut the dough into small squares, about 1 inch (2.5cm) in size.
- Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each dough square. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and pinch the edges to seal.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the manti to the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the manti float to the surface and are cooked through. Remove the cooked manti with a slotted spoon and drain.
- To make the yogurt sauce, mix the plain Greek yogurt with minced garlic and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- To make the tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the cooked manti hot, topped with yogurt sauce and tomato sauce. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or mint.
Nutrition information (per serving, based on 4 servings):
- Calories: Approximately 580
- Total Fat: Approximately 22g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 105mg
- Sodium: Approximately 780mg
- Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 58g
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Sugars: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 36g
Enjoy your Heavenly Turkish Manti!