Manti Turkish dumplings with garlic yoghurt
Tiny lamb dumplings in garlic yoghurt with sizzling paprika butter, a real Turkish comfort dish.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelHard
- Costabout £1.31 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, egg, water and salt into a firm dough. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Mix the lamb, onion, parsley and pepper for the filling.
- 3
Roll the dough very thin and cut into 3 cm squares. Put a tiny pinch of filling in the middle of each and pinch the four corners together.
- 4
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the manti in batches for 6 to 8 minutes until they float and the dough is tender.
7 min - 5
Beat the garlic into the yoghurt. Melt the butter with the paprika, chilli and mint until sizzling.
- 6
Divide the manti between bowls, spoon over the yoghurt and drizzle with the red butter.
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.