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. Both sauces are already included in every bag.
Classic Afghan Style
The original way — yogurt sauce as the base, dumplings on top, tomato sauce poured over, finished with dried mint. This is how it's done at every Afghan table.
- 1.Steam dumplings for 10–12 minutes.
- 2.Spread garlic yogurt sauce on a wide plate.
- 3.Arrange dumplings on top.
- 4.Pour tomato sauce over the center.
- 5.Finish with a pinch of dried mint.
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.Bring 3 cups of beef or chicken broth to a simmer.
- 2.Add a spoonful of the tomato sauce to the broth for depth.
- 3.Drop in the frozen dumplings and simmer for 12–14 minutes.
- 4.Ladle into bowls and top with a dollop of yogurt sauce.
- 5.Garnish with fresh cilantro and cracked black pepper.
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.Steam 2–3 bags of dumplings.
- 2.Arrange on a large serving platter.
- 3.Pour the yogurt sauce into one small bowl and tomato sauce into another.
- 4.Place both sauce bowls in the center of the platter.
- 5.Scatter dried mint and fresh herbs over the dumplings.
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.Cook basmati rice according to package instructions.
- 2.Steam dumplings while the rice cooks.
- 3.Spoon rice into a bowl.
- 4.Place dumplings on top of the rice.
- 5.Drizzle both sauces generously over everything.
Mantu Salad Bowl
A lighter take — warm dumplings over a bed of fresh greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes, with the yogurt sauce as a dressing.
- 1.Steam dumplings until cooked through.
- 2.Build a base of mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- 3.Place warm dumplings on top of the greens.
- 4.Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously as a dressing.
- 5.Finish with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon.
Mantu Brunch
Mantu makes a surprisingly great brunch dish — serve alongside eggs, fresh bread, and tea for an Afghan-inspired morning spread.
- 1.Steam a half-bag of dumplings (6 pieces).
- 2.Serve alongside soft scrambled eggs or a fried egg.
- 3.Plate with warm flatbread or naan.
- 4.Use the yogurt sauce as a spread for the bread.
- 5.Brew a pot of cardamom tea to complete the spread.
Already Included
Both sauces come in every bag.
No extra shopping needed. Every bag of Mor's Mantu includes the garlic yogurt sauce and the tomato sauce — the same recipes our family has used for generations.
Garlic Yogurt
Serve as the base
Tomato Sauce
Pour over the top
