Uzbek Pumpkin Manti (Steamed Lamb and Squash Dumplings)
Big steamed dumplings stuffed with lamb, sweet diced squash and cumin, served with melted butter and cool yoghurt.
- Time1 hr 45
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.90 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
- 1161kcal
- 61.7gcarbs
- 4.9gof which sugars
- 92.1gfat
- 53.7gsaturates
- 25.5gprotein
- 3.3gfibre
- 3.2gsalt
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 salt, add the warm water and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth, firm dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Mix the lamb, squash, onion, cumin, pepper and salt for the filling.
- 3
Roll the dough thin and cut into 10 cm squares. Put a heaped tablespoon of filling in the centre of each, lift the four corners to the top and pinch the edges together to seal.
- 4
Oil a steamer and steam the manti in a single layer, in batches, for 35 minutes, until the squash is soft and the lamb is cooked through.
35 min - 5
Serve hot with the melted butter poured over and spoonfuls of yoghurt.
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.
