Mantia, the famous and typical recipe from Bosnia and the Balkans

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey provides a leaner option, while ground beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with less fat, while sour cream is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Pureed tomatoes are lower in sugar, while canned tomatoes can be less expensive.

Mix flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Cover the dough with oil and let it rest.

Finely chop onion and mix with minced meat, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.

Roll out the dough into thin sheets on a floured surface.

Cut the dough into small squares.

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

Fold the squares into triangles, sealing the edges tightly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Gently drop the mantia into the boiling water and cook until they float.

Remove the mantia with a slotted spoon and drain well.

Spread butter over the mantia and serve with yogurt mixed with tahini, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

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