Armenian Manti are delicious dumplings filled with spiced meat, traditionally served with a garlic yogurt sauce. This recipe guides you through making these flavorful dumplings from scratch.
Preparation time
1h
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cloves garlic for sauce
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 500 grams plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon salt for sauce
- 120 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and water. Mix until a dough forms.
Step 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3
In another bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Cut into small squares, about 5 cm on each side.
Step 5
Place a small amount of the meat mixture in the center of each square. Pinch the corners together to seal the dumplings.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the dumplings on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
Step 7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 8
In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt, minced garlic, and salt for the sauce.
Step 9
Serve the manti hot, with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.