MOR'SMantu

Serving Ideas

6 Ways to Enjoy Mantu

Versatile by Nature

More than a side dish.

Mantu is traditionally served one way — but it doesn't have to stay that way. From a cozy soup to a party platter, here are six ways to make Mor's Mantu the centerpiece of any meal.

Traditional10 min

Classic Afghan Style

The original way — dumplings as the base, tomato sauce on top, yogurt sauce poured over, finished with dried mint. This is how it's done at every Afghan table.

  1. 1.Steam dumplings for 10–12 minutes.
  2. 2.Arrange dumplings on a wide plate.
  3. 3.Pour tomato sauce over the dumplings.
  4. 4.Pour garlic yogurt sauce on top.
  5. 5.Finish with a pinch of dried mint.
Cozy20 min

Mantu Soup

Drop the dumplings into a warm, spiced broth for a hearty, comforting soup. Perfect on a cold day — the sauces double as a rich soup base.

  1. 1.Bring 3 cups of beef or chicken broth to a simmer.
  2. 2.Add a spoonful of the tomato sauce to the broth for depth.
  3. 3.Drop in the frozen dumplings and simmer for 12–14 minutes.
  4. 4.Ladle into bowls and top with a dollop of yogurt sauce.
  5. 5.Garnish with fresh cilantro and cracked black pepper.
Entertaining15 min

Mantu Party Platter

Serve mantu as a shared appetizer or party dish. Arrange on a large platter with both sauces on the side for dipping — always a crowd-pleaser.

  1. 1.Steam 2–3 bags of dumplings.
  2. 2.Arrange on a large serving platter.
  3. 3.Pour the yogurt sauce into one small bowl and tomato sauce into another.
  4. 4.Place both sauce bowls in the center of the platter.
  5. 5.Scatter dried mint and fresh herbs over the dumplings.
Filling15 min

Mantu Rice Bowl

Build a satisfying bowl with basmati rice as the base, dumplings on top, and both sauces drizzled over everything. A complete meal in minutes.

  1. 1.Cook basmati rice according to package instructions.
  2. 2.Steam dumplings while the rice cooks.
  3. 3.Spoon rice into a bowl.
  4. 4.Place dumplings on top of the rice.
  5. 5.Drizzle both sauces generously over everything.
Unique15 min

Crispy Mantu (Potsticker Style)

Pan-fried until the bottoms are golden and crispy — like a potsticker but Afghan. A satisfying texture contrast that makes the dish feel totally new.

  1. 1.Steam dumplings until cooked through.
  2. 2.Heat a thin layer of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3.Place dumplings flat-side down and fry for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. 4.Spread garlic yogurt sauce on a wide plate and arrange dumplings crispy-side up.
  5. 5.Pour tomato sauce over the center and finish with a pinch of dried mint.
Weekend15 min

Mantu Brunch

Mantu makes a surprisingly great brunch dish — serve alongside eggs, fresh bread, and tea for an Afghan-inspired morning spread.

  1. 1.Steam a half-bag of dumplings (6 pieces).
  2. 2.Serve alongside soft scrambled eggs or a fried egg.
  3. 3.Plate with warm flatbread or naan.
  4. 4.Use the yogurt sauce as a spread for the bread.
  5. 5.Brew a pot of cardamom tea to complete the spread.

Already Included

Sauces

No extra shopping needed. Every bag of Mor's Mantu includes sauce — the same recipes our family has used for generations.

Garlic Yogurt

Pour over the top

Tomato Sauce

Pour over the top

Mor's Mantu dumplings close up