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Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds, garlic, and diced onion until fragrant.
Add the lamb mince with the turmeric, coriander powder, pepper, and salt, and cook for around 35 minutes until the lamb is cooked through.
Stir in the remaining diced onions and the fresh coriander until well combined.
Mix the plain flour, salt, water, and oil into a smooth dough and leave to rest for 1 hour.
Roll the dough out thinly and cut into small squares.
Fill each square with the mince mixture and fold into the mantu shape.
Steam the mantu for 30 minutes until the dough is cooked through.
Whisk the Greek yogurt with the garlic and loosen with water as needed until smooth.
Cook the chana dal with the oil, garlic, turmeric, coriander powder, pepper, paprika, and tomato paste for 40 minutes until thoroughly soft.
Spread the yogurt over the serving plate, arrange the steamed mantu on top, and spoon over the lentil topping.
Garnish with mint and olive oil and serve warm.
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Test the lentils for softness to make sure they are thoroughly cooked before serving.
Can I use beef instead of lamb mince?
Yes, you can substitute beef mince for lamb mince if preferred.
How do I know when the mantu is done steaming?
The mantu is done when the dough is cooked through and no longer sticky.
Can I make the dough in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it until ready to use.
What can I use instead of chana dal?
You can use split yellow peas as a substitute for chana dal.
Is it necessary to use Greek yogurt?
Greek yogurt is preferred for its thickness, but you can use regular yogurt if needed.
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