Turkish Dumplings / Momos / Turkish Manto Manti

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats, while margarine is often more affordable.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while cayenne can add heat.

Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and eggs in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté in butter until translucent.

Combine sautéed onion and garlic with ground lamb, black pepper, and salt.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut the dough into small squares, about 3 inches each.

Place a small spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each square.

Fold the corners of the square to the center and pinch to seal tightly.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and carefully add the dumplings.

Cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pan, melt butter and mix with paprika and mint.

Serve the dumplings topped with yogurt and the butter mixture.

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