Afghan Beef Raviolis (Mantwo) Recipe
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Afghan Beef Raviolis (Mantwo)

By: amanda1432 
"This is a time consuming recipe, but it's worth it! This dish always sells out at a well-known Afghan restaurant nearby."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 26 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons water
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  • 1/2 cup dried yellow split peas
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, mint, and garlic. Refrigerate.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until meat is browned, stirring occasionally to crumble; drain fat. Stir in 1 cup water, carrot, salt, black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until water evaporates.
  3. Lay out wonton wrappers on aluminum foil. Mound two large spoonfuls of beef mixture in the center of one wrapper. Dip a finger in water and trace it around all four edges. Lay a second wonton wrapper on top of the first, and press on all edges to seal. Roll up the edges to create a round, hat-shaped ravioli. Repeat, making 13 ravioli.
  4. Place ravioli in steamer and steam 40 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mix together the yellow split peas, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, chicken bouillon, and 1 1/2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, or until it reaches a thick slurry-like consistency.
  6. Meanwhile, in the large skillet, mix remaining beef mixture with 2 tablespoons water, tomato paste, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  7. To serve, spread yogurt on a serving plate. Top with ravioli, and top again with split pea mixture. Finally, top with tomato and beef mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 506 | Total Fat: 15.6g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2008 by OCEANAVE   view full review
I really liked this dish. It was quite different. It only took me about 50 minutes to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by concretejungleprincess   view full review
Not nearly as difficult to make as I first thought when I looked at the recipe. The most...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by Catfish   view full review
I thought that this was really good, and my husband agreed. It was easy, alot of ingredients,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by FrancesC Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love, love, love this recipe--it's my new favorite. I'd printed it out weeks ago, and talked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great taste! Wonderful presentation! I folded the wonton wrappers in half over the meat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by StanV   view full review
Love the tastes, textures and colours. I, too, boiled the raviolis for 4 minutes, steaming 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by Candy B.   view full review
I just made this recipe this evening and my husband raved about it. It was an interesting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by Scott K Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Restaurant quality! An excellent dish that was a LOT of fun to make. I added finely chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by Kami   view full review
Very flavorful-I enjoyed making this recipe. Next time I will double the amount of yogurt sauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by bsp09   view full review
Loved this recipe! It was very similar to an Afghan place we like in Baltimore! It took just...

 

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