Afghan Mantu (Steamed Beef Dumplings with Yoghurt and Split Pea Sauce)
Soft steamed dumplings filled with spiced beef and onion, topped with garlic yoghurt, a tomato and split pea sauce and dried mint.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 711kcal
- 71.8gcarbs
- 8.6gof which sugars
- 29.3gfat
- 11.4gsaturates
- 37.6gprotein
- 6.2gfibre
- 2.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour and half teaspoon of salt, add the warm water and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth, firm dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Put the split peas in a pan with plenty of water and simmer for 40 minutes, until soft. Drain.
40 min - 3
For the sauce, fry the chopped onion in the oil for 8 minutes until golden. Stir in the tomato purée and turmeric, add the water and simmer for 15 minutes, then add the split peas and season.
15 min - 4
Mix the beef, finely chopped onions, ground coriander, pepper and a teaspoon of salt for the filling.
- 5
Roll the dough very thin and cut into 9 cm squares. Put a heaped tablespoon of filling in each and pinch the four corners together to make little parcels.
- 6
Oil a steamer and steam the mantu in a single layer, in batches, for 25 minutes, until the dough is tender and the beef is cooked through.
25 min - 7
Mix the yoghurt with the garlic and a pinch of salt. Serve the mantu with the yoghurt, the hot tomato sauce and a sprinkle of dried mint.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
